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1 BIG IDEA
Knowing your Core Values is just the beginning. The Recognize–Reflect–Respond rhythm is how you lead with intention instead of instinct—especially when things feel fast, loud, or reactive.
3 WAYS TO APPLY THIS
- Pause before responding—ask: “What value is at stake here?”
- Buy time with: “I need a moment to think about how I want to respond.”
- Check: Am I reacting from urgency—or responding from clarity?
3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
- Where am I most reactive right now?
- What does that reveal about what matters to me?
- What would shift if I used this rhythm?
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