Values can be used for many things. A regular reader of this blog asked me why I focused so much attention on Values.
Values helps you know who you are, Values helps you accept who you are, Values helps you be who you are. Values make me think less about the 'What do you do' question and more about the 'Why you do what you do and how I can help you be successful and meet our personal and professional goals.' I guess I focus on it because I believe it is at the intersection of life, work, family, personal and community involvement.
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