Labor Day Revisit: Leading with Dignity with Donna Hicks

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Welcome back to The Dignity Lab. This Labor Day, as we celebrate the dignity of work and workers, we’re replaying a vital conversation with Dr. Donna Hicks, an expert on the inherent value we all possess.
Dr. Donna Hicks, an expert on dignity, discusses the concept of dignity and its role in conflicts. She defines dignity as our inherent value and worth as human beings and describes how vulnerable our dignity is to violations. Dr. Hicks describes her research on the elements of dignity. She emphasizes the importance of treating others with dignity and the power of connection and love in human relationships. Dr. Hicks also explores the impact of power on dignity and the need for leaders to understand and honor the dignity of their followers. She concludes by discussing the potential for personal growth and healing through the recognition and restoration of dignity.

Whether you're a new listener or revisiting this episode, join us in reflecting on the dignity inherent in our work and in ourselves. Share your thoughts and any new understandings with us at thedignitylab.org. Enjoy this special Labor Day replay.

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Episode Resources

• Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict by Donna Hicks
• Leading with Dignity: How to Create Culture That Brings Out the Best in People by Donna Hicks

Takeaways

• Dignity is our inherent value and worth as human beings, as well as our vulnerability to having that dignity violated.
• The 10 elements of dignity include identity, recognition, inclusion, acknowledgement, safety, fairness, independence, hope, understanding, and accountability.
• Treating others with dignity is essential for creating positive and meaningful connections in relationships.
• Leaders have a responsibility to understand and honor the dignity of their followers, as well as create policies that uphold dignity.
• Recognizing and restoring dignity can lead to personal growth, healing, and the development of effective relationships at work and loving and connected relationships in our lives and in our world.

Exploring what it means to live and lead with dignity at work, in our families, in our communities, and in the world. What is dignity? How can we honor the dignity of others? And how can we repair and reclaim our dignity after harm? Tune in to hear stories about violations of dignity and ways in which we heal, forgive, and make choices about how we show up in a chaotic and fractured world. Hosted by physician and coach Jennifer Griggs.
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For additional free resources, including the periodic table of dignity elements, please visit https://jennifergriggs.com/resources/.
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