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What do you do if your career goals don't align with your personal values?

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When you realize your career goals and personal values are at odds, it can feel like standing at a crossroads without a map. It's a challenging situation, but not an uncommon one. Your career is a significant part of your life, and it's natural to seek alignment between what you do and who you are. However, when there's a disconnect, it can lead to dissatisfaction and inner conflict. This can be especially true if you practice servant leadership, a philosophy where leading means serving others. It emphasizes ethical behavior, caring for people, and contributing to the well-being of the community, which can sometimes clash with corporate goals or career paths that prioritize profits over people.

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1 Assess Values

To navigate this dilemma, start by identifying your core values. These are the principles that guide your decisions and actions, and they serve as your moral compass. By clearly understanding what is most important to you, you can evaluate how much your career aligns or conflicts with these values. Sometimes, the misalignment isn't apparent until you take the time to reflect on what you truly value. If you find that your job requires you to compromise on these non-negotiables, it's a sign that you may need to consider a change.

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Omar Vélez Castillo

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Cuando no tenemos claros nuestros valores, terminamos en un trabajo que no nos inspira y haciéndolo para sobrevivir al día a día por un pago. Yo estuve en un trabajo en el que se miraba a las personas como un simple recurso y tuve que cambiar y buscar algo diferente donde me sintiera que era tenido en cuenta y que se valoraba mis ideas y aportes como persona.

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2 Explore Options

Once you've pinpointed the values that are being compromised, explore your options. This could mean looking for roles within your current organization that better align with your values or considering a new career path altogether. Remember that change doesn't happen overnight, and it's okay to take incremental steps towards a more fulfilling career. Sometimes, simply being aware of the misalignment can empower you to make smaller changes in your current role that bring you closer to your personal values.

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Omar Vélez Castillo

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La mayoría de las veces, no vemos más opciones donde estamos y decidimos salir rápido de ahí, En mi caso busque aportar en otras áreas mis talentos, hice voluntariados dentro de la compa?ía y también compartí talleres en temas donde tenía la experticia que otros necesitaban y eso me ayudo a alinear muchos más mis valores y encontrar otros valores que compartía en mi lugar de trabajo.

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Dave Cork

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If your work is not feeding your personal values, there are a couple of possibilities that may not be obvious. You can volunteer in your community. You can even learn to live with it. Remember that your career is not who you are; it's a means to an end.

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3 Seek Guidance

Don't hesitate to seek guidance from mentors or professionals who embody the values you admire. These individuals can offer valuable insights and may have faced similar challenges themselves. They can help you weigh your options and provide support as you navigate through this period of change. Additionally, they might introduce you to opportunities or networks that align more closely with your values and career aspirations.

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This type of misalignment usually brings dissatisfaction, cognitive dissonance, and/or burnout. At some point, you will not longer be able to manage this without assistance. When you need assistance, it's important to seek out someone you trust. This person should likely NOT be working in the same company, because that person may end up in a position of conflicting loyalty.

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4 Set Boundaries

It's crucial to set boundaries in your current role if it conflicts with your values. This means learning to say no to tasks or projects that require you to act against your principles. While this can be difficult, especially if you fear it might impact your career progression, protecting your integrity is essential. Setting boundaries not only helps preserve your sense of self but also sends a clear message about what you stand for.

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5 Make a Plan

Making a plan is about setting actionable steps towards a career that reflects your values. This might include further education, networking in different circles, or gaining new experiences that align with your desired direction. It's important to set realistic goals and timelines, as transitioning careers can be a gradual process. Your plan should reflect both your long-term vision and the short-term actions needed to get there.

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6 Embrace Change

Finally, embrace the change that comes with aligning your career with your personal values. Change can be scary, but it also brings growth and opportunities. Remember that it's okay to outgrow a role or an organization that no longer fits who you are or who you want to be. Embracing change means being open to new challenges and trusting that staying true to your values will lead to greater fulfillment in your professional life.

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Omar Vélez Castillo

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Cuando algo resuena conmigo y mis valores, me comprometo con eso y de esa forma afronto el cambio de una forma más fácil, porque de seguro lo que viene resonara también con mi propósito y aportara algo a mi vida, tanto laboral, como personal.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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There are a couple of possible "don't align" variations. Is it the company, or is it your chosen profession? If it's the company, it's relatively simple to move on. If it's the profession, things can be a bit more complicated. Also, you need to define the concept of "doesn't align." Having a career that doesn't actively feed your goals is far less tricky than a career that directly runs counter to your aspirations.

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