Chapter 3 Confirming Core Values: Strengthen Your Balance “That which you think of yourself will determine your fate.” —Henry David Thoreau

Student Learning Outcomes Define and clarify your values. Discuss how your values motivate you. Describe how your values affect your career decisions. Understand the value of a mission statement.

Values Definition Values are the deeply held convictions that influence your thinking when you are faced with choices.

Values are… Prized and cherished. Publicly affirmed. Chosen freely. Chosen from alternatives and after the consideration of consequences. Acted on repeated and consistently.

Values Are Reflected in Choices Your values reflect your daily choices as well as your long-term goals and actions.

Needs and Motivators Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Five primary needs that influence career and life decisions. Herzberg’s Theory of Motivation External and internal motivators related to job satisfaction.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Needs progress from most basic to more complex. Once needs are met, tension and discomfort are reduced allowing for more confident decision-making. Self-actualization Self-esteem Belonging Safety Physiological

Herzberg’s Theory of Motivation related to Maslow’s Needs External Lower-Order Needs Physiological: Job security, salary/benefits Safety: Company policies, work environment Internal Higher-Order Needs Belonging: Advancement Self-esteem: Recognition, self-confidence Self-Actualization: Achievement, self-expression

Work-Life Balance Work-life balance is the ability to include all top priorities and values in your career and life plan. Work-life balance now ranks as one of the most important workplace attributes. Studies show that a balanced individual is likely to work harder. Source: Corporate Executive board 2009

Role of Leisure Leisure activities allow individuals to nurture creativity, self-expression, and personal growth. Leisure can counteract the negative effects of stress.

Values Mission Statement Definition An expression of your most important values put into action to achieve a goal. Example "At Microsoft, our mission and values are to help people and businesses throughout the world realize their full potential.”

Take some time to create your mission statement below.

You Can Make It Happen He who has a why can endure any how. —Nietzsche Destiny is not a matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. —William Jennings Bryan Luck is preparation meeting opportunity. —Seneca (Greek scholar)

Vocabulary Review Values Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Physiological Self-actualization Herzberg’s Theory of Motivation External Lower-Order Needs Internal Higher-Order Needs Balance Workaholic Mission Statement