In this thought-provoking episode, employment and business attorney Kristen Prinz speaks with NYU Stern School of Business professor, bestselling author, and podcast host Suzy Welch to discuss her book Becoming You: The Proven Method for Crafting Your Authentic Life and Career. An outgrowth of years of research into human values, Becoming You clarifies what values really are—and what they’re not—and helps readers better understand themselves and what makes them more authentically happy by finding their “area of transcendence.” 

Our values influence countless aspects of our lives, from the relationships we form with others to how we approach our work. But when our work is out of sync with our values, it can lead not only to personal distress, but to toxic team dynamics, misunderstanding, and all-around negativity. So how does one get back on track? 

Suzy suggests the difficult task of identifying an overarching purpose, or “area of transcendence.” It isn’t necessarily simple work—in fact, it can be downright intimidating. But by making it easier to identify our values, Suzy’s work aims to give readers the understanding and agency they need to craft a life that truly fulfills them.  

In this episode, Kristen and Suzy explore: 

·        How Suzy’s career path influenced the creation of the Becoming You methodology 

·        Telling the difference between values and virtues or personality traits 

·        The development of the Values Bridge, Suzy’s test for determining one’s core values 

·        Reasons why we might not be living our values 

·        What it means to live an “A+ life” and why so many people settle for a “B+ life” 

·        How an authentic life impacts team dynamics at work 

Whether you’re looking to find work that’s aligned with your values, to improve the culture of your workplace, or simply want to live more authentically, Suzy’s book is required reading. Dip your toe into the world of human values by listening to this episode—and take the first step toward positive change.  

 

Stay Connected & Learn More:

 

Becoming You the book

 

Becoming You the podcast (Apple)

 

The Values Bridge

 

Suzy’s website

 

Suzy’s NYU Stern profile

 

Kristen Prinz

 

The Prinz Law Firm