Creating Core Behaviors – COHORT 1, The A Team

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Big Why of Values

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• Personal Values are the compass that guides you towards a fulfilling and satisfying life.

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• Agency Values act as a compass as well.
• Common language
• Inclusion
• Guidance
• Aspirational
• Performance Improvement Tool
• Increases productivity and engagement

We began with Personal Values - Remind team about the power of using their Personal Values as a compass to guide them towards a more fulfilling life.

Now it is time to introduce your team to the Jewish Family Services Agency Values

Jewish Family Service LA has 6 Values in Action that we will be integrating into our days. The benefit of putting attention on our values as an organization is:

• Common language
• Inclusion
• Guidance
• Aspirational
• Performance Improvement Tool
• Increases productivity and engagement
• Introduce each Agency Value and share definition.
• Gallery Stroll Exercise
• Debrief
• Scoring
• The Question
• Next up Values in Action Core Behaviors

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Jewish Family Service LA – Values in Action

Core Behaviors of Dignity

• Respect: Showing regard for the inherent worth and autonomy of every individual, regardless of differences in age, gender, race, religion, or socioeconomic status
• Inclusivity: Creating an environment where all individuals feel welcomed, valued, and included, and where diverse perspectives are recognized and respected.
• Honor: Ensuring that all individuals are treated equitably and justly, with impartiality and without discrimination or favoritism.
• Empowerment: Support individuals in asserting their rights and advocating for themselves, and providing opportunities for them to develop their skills, talents, and capabilities.
• Dignified Treatment: Interacting with individuals in a manner that preserves their dignity, refraining from disrespectful or demeaning behavior, language, or attitudes. Stay true to your values while respecting other’s values
• Autonomy: Respecting individuals' rights to make their own choices and decisions, and honoring their agency and self-determination.
• Fairness: Ensuring that all individuals are treated equitably and justly, with impartiality and without discrimination or favoritism.
• Mindfulness: Think, then speak/act. Avoid making people explain their identity or relationships. What do you really mean/need to know?

Dignity: We recognize and value the inherent dignity of all people.�

Jewish Family Service LA – Values in Action

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Caring: We believe that caring for each other makes our entire community stronger.

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Core Behaviors of Caring for self and others

• Compassion: Show genuine concern and willingness to alleviate the suffering or difficulties of others.
• Empathy: Sensitivity to emotional state, understanding of emotional risk/intimidation, mindful of discomfort.
• Nurturing: Provide care and support that fosters growth, development, and well-being in others.
• Active listening: Listen attentively and non-judgmentally to others, validating their feelings and experiences.
• Supportive: Offer help, encouragement, and assistance to those in need, whether emotionally or practically.
• Kindness: Acting with warmth, generosity, and consideration towards others, even in small gestures.
• Generous/Altruism: Act selflessly for the benefit of others, without expecting anything in return.
• Respect: Treat others with dignity, courtesy, and respect, regardless of differences or disagreements.
• Forgiveness: Be willing to forgive and let go of grievances, fostering reconciliation and healing in relationships.
• Forgiveness: Be willing to forgive and let go of grievances, fostering reconciliation and healing in relationships.

Jewish Family Service LA – Values in Action

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Excellence: Maintaining an exceptional quality of professionalism and partnership.

CORE BEHAVIORS OF EXCELLENCE

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• Attention to detail/accuracy: Pay attention to every aspect of tasks or projects to ensure high quality and accuracy.
• Organization/Planning: Show up to meetings prepared and accountable.
• Take responsibility: Accountability for one's actions, decisions, and outcomes, and holding oneself and others accountable for meeting or exceeding expectations.
• Ask for help: Working effectively with others, leveraging diverse perspectives and skills to achieve collective excellence.
• Open to learning and coaching (growth mindset):Embrace continuous growth and development in personal and professional capacities.
• Treat people equally: Upholding ethical principles and integrity in all actions, maintaining transparency and fairness.
• Take initiative: Demonstrate resilience and determination in the face of challenges or setbacks, persisting until goals are achieved.

Core Behaviors of Compassion

• Non-judgment: Avoid prejudice or bias in interactions with others, accepting people as they are without condemnation
• Supportive of other’s goals: Offer support, encouragement, and assistance to those in need, both emotionally and practically.
• Express empathy: Demonstrating an understanding of and sensitivity to the emotions, experiences, and perspectives of others.
• Patience: Demonstrating tolerance and understanding, especially in challenging situations or when dealing with difficult emotions.
• Active listening: Listening attentively and non-judgmentally to others, seeking to understand their needs and concerns
• Altruism: Acting selflessly for the benefit of others, without expecting anything in return.
• Be kind- Acting with warmth, generosity, and consideration towards others, showing concern for their well-being.
• Appreciation: Expressing heart-felt acknowledgement for people's efforts and accomplishments.
• Community Engagement: Engaging actively in activities and initiatives that promote social justice, equality, and the well-being of the community as a whole.
• Openness: Willingness to learn to things, expand our perspective, consider things we never considered, the humility to accept we might be wrong.

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Compassion: Listening, supporting, and treating every person with respect and kindness.

Jewish Family Service LA – Values in Action

CORE BEHAVIORS OF INTEGRITY

• Respect: Show respect for the rights, dignity, and boundaries of others, even when there are disagreements or conflicts.
• Ethical Decision Making: Make decisions based on ethical principles and moral values, considering the broader impact on stakeholders and society.
• Doing the right thing: truthful and sincere in all communications and actions, avoiding deception or misleading others.
• Consistency: Act in alignment with one's values and principles consistently, regardless of external pressures or circumstances.
• Reliability: Fulfilling commitments and promises and following through on obligations in a timely and dependable manner.
• Accountability: Taking responsibility for one's actions and decisions, acknowledging mistakes, and working to make amends when necessary.
• Courage: Having the courage to speak up for what is right, even in the face of adversity or opposition.

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Values in Action

Integrity: Applying the highest ethical and moral standards to everything we do.

Be the Change: We must make our world a better place for current and future generations.

CORE BEHAVIORS OF BE THE CHANGE

• Initiative: Take proactive steps to identify and address issues or challenges, rather than waiting for others to take action.
• Leadership: Inspire and motivate others through personal example, vision, and guidance, to foster positive change within communities or organizations.
• Empowerment: Support others to recognize their own agency and potential to effect change, empowering them to take action.
• Advocacy: Speaking up for causes or issues that align with one's values, and actively working to raise awareness and promote positive change.
• Collaboration: Working collaboratively with others from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to address common goals and create meaningful change.
• Resilience: Persisting in the face of challenges and setbacks, and maintaining determination and optimism in pursuit of positive outcomes.
• Continual Learning: Seeking out opportunities for learning and growth, and staying informed about social, environmental, and political issues to inform one's actions.
• Perspective/Education: Understanding things like bias (our own and our orgs), microaggression, intersectionality, deficits in systems, not people…Our thoughts control our feelings and actions, so the more we know, the better we become.

Jewish Family Service LA – Values in Action