Episode 109: Be Like Fred

In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy and Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy, dive deeper into one of our core values, ‘Be Like Fred’ and how we can exemplify Fred Rogers in our lives.  Eric discusses more about one of the Values Index Assessments ‘Altruism’ and how we can benefit ourselves and others with this value.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzoOv31x57E&ab_channel=CenterforVictory

 Takeaways:

– People’s motivations vary, but even though you don’t understand it, it doesn’t mean we can’t support others – 5:22

– It’s not just about taking a values index, but what your values are. 

– Sometimes you have to say ‘no’ – just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. You want your help to be quality, over quantity. 8:00

– One of our core values, is to ‘Be Like Fred’ to treat others the way they need to be treated – emotional intelligence to be like Fred. 9:45

– Be more intentional with our relationships and with ourselves. 

– Always prioritize intentional decisions that help other people, not the way we think it should be, but the way they need to be treated. 10:38

– what it means to us to be like Fred? Kind hearted, selfless, personable, empathetic, listens and hears others, heart for people, servant leader, family oriented, loyal. 11:30

– How are you encouraging people to be awesome just the way there? 

– Don’t set your own rulebook to your own Agenda. We would have a lot less problems if we set our rulebook on how it benefits others. 20:54

– Look for a place to put your heart, and use it. Look for simple ways to help people, even just sharing a smile. 

 Quotes:

– We proactively strive to equip others, and each other 12:35

– Everyone is different, so what am I doing to help people realize that’s a good thing 15:00

– Help people understand just how awesome they are.

– “Try your best to make goodness attractive. That’s one of the toughest assignments you’ll ever be given” – Fred Rogers – 19:20-

– Don’t set your own rulebook to your own Agenda. We would have a lot less problems if we set our rulebook on how it benefits others. 20:54


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