Leading with Dignity with Donna Hicks

The Dignity Lab

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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.

Guest Contact

• Website: https://drdonnahicks.com/
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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

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Dignity
01:11 Definition of Dignity
04:01 Distinguishing Dignity from Respect
05:29 Learning Dignity
06:58 Recognizing Dignity Violations
09:24 Dignity in Conflict Resolution
10:44 Dignity in Rebuilding Relationships
12:13 Dignity and Healing
13:11 Identifying the Elements of Dignity
15:35 The 10 Elements of Dignity
20:28 Leadership and Dignity
23:51 Cruelty and Dignity
26:44 Empathy and Dignity
28:33 Restoring Dignity in Relationships
30:21 Dignity and Love
32:43 Deepening the Understanding of Dignity
34:09 Changing and Leading with Dignity
36:03 Giving and Receiving Feedback with Dignity
38:51 Dignity as Connection and Love
40:46 The Deeper Knowledge of Dignity

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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