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✏️ Preparation:

→ Block 15-20 minutes; plan to complete the exercise in one sitting.

→ If you finish quickly — force yourself to use the full time and see what else comes to mind.

⛈ Part 1: Values Brainstorm

• Brainstorm (write down) as many of your values as you can think of
  • goal is to come up with at least 8-12
  • values may be “lived” or aspirational values (just because you don’t always get it right doesn’t mean you don’t value it.)
• Use any words or phrases you want to; they only need to make sense to you!
• If you’re struggling to come up with values, check out Brené Brown’s list here: https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare-to-lead-list-of-values/

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📊 Part 2: Sorting Exercise

• With your list of 20+ values, you’ll sort them into 3-5 groups
• No rule on how to categorize these, just go with your instinct — which ones feel like they could go together?
• You’re creating a “geography of your values”

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📛 Part 3: Name the Groups

• Give your own title to each of the 3-5 groups
• No rule on how to name them, feel free to get creative!
  • e.g. Key value, creative naming, song or movie title, colors, etc.)
  • This is just for you, so pick something that resonates