Aligning Work with Personal Values and Intentional Leadership

Kwame Marfo

Kwame Marfo is a director at Genentech in the San Francisco area. He is a graduate of the Coaching for Leaders Academy. He joins me in this episode to share how personal values can align intentionally with career choices.

Key Points

• Kwame’s dad inspires the work he does today for others.
• An effective way to connect with others is to ask what books and podcasts they are listening to. This value of curiosity also came from Kwame’s dad.
• Getting diversity of leadership experience is useful to expand beyond an industry perspective.
• Establishing a vision gives clarity to what’s most important.
• Journaling has helped Kwame reflect on his life and illuminate gaps that lead to action.
• Don’t trust the summary.

Resources Mentioned

• UnCommon Law

Related Episodes

• Start With Why, with Simon Sinek (episode 223)
• Craft a Career to Fit Your Strengths, with Scott Anthony Barlow (episode 424)
• How to Create Your Personal Vision (free membership required)

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