Values to Sort
Values of sort information are about knowing what we value most in our work, relationships, and other commitments. It makes it easier to respond to conflicts with integrity and many opportunities.
- reflect upon what is most important to you personally
- stimulate conversations with peers, colleagues, and family members
Sort the following list of 30 Values in terms of their relative importance to you in 5 columns from Least Important to Most Important. Then tell me in your own experience what each one means to you?
Broad Interests
Challenge
Courage, Risk-Taking
Creating Balance in One's Life
Creativity, Pioneering (originality, imaginativeness)
Curiosity
Efficient Work Habits
Enjoyment of the Activity Itself
Faith
Fame, Success
Hard Work and Commitment
Honesty and Integrity
Independence
Openness (being receptive to new ideas or multiple perspectives)
Personal Growth and Learning
Power, Influence
Professional Accomplishment
Professional Conduct
Quality (excellent, thorough, accurate, or careful work)
Recognition from One's Field
Rewarding and Supportive Relationships (with family, friends, colleagues)
Searching for Knowledge, Uncovering What is True
Self-Examination, Self-Criticism, Self-Understanding
Social Concerns (pursuing the common good; avoiding harm, caring about future generations)
Solitude, Contemplation
Spirituality
Teaching, Mentoring
Understanding, Helping or Serving Others
Vision (anticipating future directions, seeing the big picture)
Wealth, Material Well-Being
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