Action Quote by Mary C. Gentile
“I am most comfortable in a "learner" role, I may raise my values-related concerns by asking the well-crafted and well-timed question, rather than by strenuously arguing a particular point of view. Or if I am a risk-taking, aggressive manager, I may frame the values conflict as just one more challenge that I want to take on, as opposed to a "constraint" on my action choices.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Giving Voice to Values by Mary C. Gentile, 2013
Advocating values can be done by asking thoughtful questions or reframing challenges, avoiding direct confrontation.
In simple terms: Use questions or reframe issues to express values.
Key Takeaway
Speak up with curiosity or challenge framing.
Themes
communication
values
leadership
Mood
thoughtful
strategic
Type
advice
leadership
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- performance reviews
- ethical dilemmas
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
ethical persuasion
conflict framing
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you craft a question that reveals underlying values?
- When is reframing more effective than direct objection?
A Different Perspective
May be ignored if listeners resist questioning.
