HBR Working Moms Collection (6 Books)

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Understanding and Communicating Your Core Values as a Working Parent

by Stewart D. Friedman and Alyssa F. Westring

Quick Takes

• Identify your values to help you make decisions, both large and small
• Consider the events in your life that helped shape who you are
• Write down five core values and what they mean to you
• Reflect and revise as necessary
• Ask your partner to write down their core values
• Discuss your individual and shared values together

A fundamental aspect of becoming an effective leader is understanding and then communicating your core values. Leaders who are aware of their values, convey them clearly, and act in alignment with them are engaged, generate high performance, and inspire commitment.¹ It pays to value values.

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