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Hello Reader,

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There are some days that we find ourselves in perfect sync! When all our ducks are in a row and everything lines up just right. I find myself looking forward to these days when I can power through my to-do list. When everything I do feels intentional, not reactive. At the end of these days I feel incredibly productive and accomplished. Pity we don't have these perfectly aligned days more often.

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But what if there was a way in which we could get more of these moments/days when our goals and values are in harmony? What if we could align our personal goals with the organization's at work? Or find the balance between our values and our actions at home? It is worth actively pursuing this sense of balance, because it means that our energy is actually spent on accomplishing our goals, rather than minimizing conflict.

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We have seen this conflict play out in recent days in the form of the Great Resignation wherein more and more people are redefining their work and the role it plays in the larger scheme of things. It would be simplistic to think that millions of people are quitting their jobs because they want a pay raise or a promotion. I find it easier to believe that the pandemic acted as a catalyst for many people to reflect upon their priorities and how they align with their purpose in life. What they found was a disconnect between what their professed values and the reality of their actions. And at least in some case that lead to many people striving to change their situation.

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Many organizations have recognized this disconnect but they are struggling to go beyond the usual hiring bonuses and pay raises to attract new talent and retain existing employees. What is clear is that the workplace is evolving and what may have motivated employees in the days before the pandemic may not necessarily be relevant any more. This is a good time to align our values and actions with our purposes - both on a personal & organizational level. As expressed by Brian Tracy, when we are aligned, we go further and faster.

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Our reading list on ALIGNMENT:

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​Does your work match your personal values? - Source: BetterUp

Quick Take: "People who act in accordance with their values are aligned. When you’re aligned, you operate with integrity, which comes from the Latin integer, meaning whole or complete. This means you take action through the lens of your beliefs, and others can rely on you to be consistent and dependable. When you are aligned with your values and focus on what is in your control, you perform better in every arena of your life."

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​How to Align Your Personal Goals With Organizational Goals and Excel at Work - Source: INC.com

Quick Take: "Every business needs a list of clearly articulated company goals to give team members an idea of how to choose their personal goals. At the individual level, any goal you set at work should ladder up to one of the company's stated higher-level goals. Ideally, everyone on a team should be able to trace the path from their individual goals all the way up to the broader company goals."

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​How To Guide Your Business Goals With Your Core Values - Source: Forbes

Quick Take: "The company goals are expressed in multiple communications throughout the week and incentives are tied to their achievement, while the values may hang silently on the wall and are rarely referenced beyond employee orientation. Many business leaders I know share the opinion that values are great, but results are what truly matter. This common thinking can lead to falling short of our values in many cases and in extreme cases, can even lead to major ethical violations."

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​How the Great Resignation is turning into the Great Reshuffle - Source: BBC.com

Quick Take: "Workers – globally, in many instances – aren’t just leaving the workforce; millions of people are reconfiguring their careers. Many more, however, are simply shifting into new industries and careers that offer higher wages or align more with their values. Rather than merely being a ‘Great Resignation’ in which people simply quit and walk away, the current disruption is seeing a large swath of employees move around the job market. Workers have agency: they’re fine-tuning a better work-life balance and making deliberate choices as to where their careers are heading next."

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​Great Attrition’ or ‘Great Attraction’? The choice is yours - Source: McKinsey & Company

Quick Take: "If the past 18 months have taught us anything, it’s that employees crave investment in the human aspects of work. Employees are tired, and many are grieving. They want a renewed and revised sense of purpose in their work. They want social and interpersonal connections with their colleagues and managers. They want to feel a sense of shared identity. Yes, they want pay, benefits, and perks, but more than that they want to feel valued by their organizations and managers. They want meaningful—though not necessarily in-person—interactions, not just transactions."

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I hope you find your perfect alignment!

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Ciao,

Stef