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January 19, 2025 27 mins

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This episode is for you if you want a comprehensive overview of dignity, exploring its definition, elements, and the impact of power dynamics on dignity violations. It’s for you if you’re a leader. It’s for you if you’ve been hurt, and who hasn’t? We discuss the vulnerability of dignity, how trauma and shame relate to dignity violations, and offer insights on reclaiming dignity after harm. We expand dignity to encompass “next level dignity,” broader implications of dignity for future generations and the earth.

Takeaways

  • Dignity is inherent and does not need to be earned.
  • Dignity can be violated by anyone in our lives.
  • Power dynamics significantly affect how dignity is experienced and violated.
  • As leaders, we need to be aware of the impact of our actions on others.
  • Trauma stems from repeated dignity violations, and shame is a common response to those dignity violations.
  • Reclaiming dignity involves recognizing our inherent worth.
  • Setting boundaries is crucial for restoring dignity.
  • Self-compassion helps in the process of reclaiming dignity.
  • We can shift from a victim mindset to one of agency by making commitments to ourselves.
  • Next level dignity extends to future generations and the earth.


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.

For more information on the podcast, please visit www.thedignitylab.com.
For more information on podcast host Dr. Jennifer Griggs, please visit https://jennifergriggs.com/.
For additional free resources, including the periodic table of dignity elements, please visit https://jennifergriggs.com/resources/.

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