Values Jammer in the Spotlight

Jenny Haase

Who are you?

My name is Jenny Haase and I make my home in Utah in the U.S., where I enjoy spending time in Nature and the beautiful mountains surrounding me. I’ve had the great fortune of being the daughter of Bob and Jean Hendricksen, and the mother of Taylor, Chelsea and Ashley Haase. I have spent my career in Leadership/Organizational Development, primarily in the areas of Client/Employee Experience, Event Design, and C-Suite Business Support Partner.

As the founder of “Kindness from the Heart,” I believe that even a seemingly small act of kindness can unleash an energy that ripples in ways unimagined … touching countless lives and transcending generations. I am an international speaker and a kindness ambassador and collaborator. My mission is to share a compelling vision for creating a Legacy of Kindness. I’m excited to be publishing a sweet and engaging children’s book soon (The Buzz About Kindness), a wonderful collaboration with Alan Williams and my mother Jean, who passed away recently at the age of 96.

What are your core values? 

It is difficult for me to drill down to just a handful of values, when so many resonate deeply and provide my guiding light! I’ve only been able to narrow the field to Kindness, Well-being, Connection, and Excellence because I see these values as embodying a number of other values that I treasure.

For example, for me, under the umbrella of Kindness are the values of Compassion, Empathy, Service, Gratitude, Respect and Equality (to name a few). Well-being embodies Health, Faith/Spirituality, Safety and Love. Key to Connection for me are the values of Family, Friendship, Community, Collaboration, Honesty and Nature. And Excellence includes Creativity, Learning and Positive Impact.

Why did you join the ValuesJam community?

I joined the ValuesJam community because I care deeply about living a values-guided life, and I enjoy having meaningful conversations exploring various values and how they can enrich our lives.

How are you using your ValuesJam card deck?

The ValuesJam card deck is a great tool for periodically reviewing my own core values, and for reflecting on the ways that I am … or am possibly not … living in harmony with those values. (For example, when I deeply value spending time in Nature, how can I sometimes let far too much time pass without nourishing my soul in this way?!) The cards can also be a helpful catalyst to learn more about those that I hold dear, as well as people I am just getting to know.

Fave rock n roll moment of magic from a ValuesJam session?

In my 1:1 ValuesJam session with Alan, I was delighted to randomly select the Compassion card (so close to the Kindness card!) and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation. (I hope you will, too!) 2502 ValuesJam GuestSession COMPASSION Ft. Jenny Haase Two of my favorite ValuesJam sessions provided opportunities to hear from different generations about a particular value. First was my friend Laura Elmquist and her teenage daughter Anelise who explored with Alan the value of Risk Taking. I was so impressed with how present and eloquent Anelise was at her young age, and it was fun to see mother and daughter learn more about … and from … one another! https://youtu.be/0eBMq47hZQo?si=GwwPJXmag9qxZRp- Later, my 96-year-old mother and I were featured ValuesJam guests where we took a deep dive into the value of Generosity with Alan. I enjoyed our conversation, and I will forever treasure that video! https://youtu.be/cAPX_LCUrWw?si=To8v6oHGOoWONjy0 

How could more KINDNESS improve the world?

Kindness is a superpower. It produces health benefits for both body and mind! It stimulates serotonin, which helps heal our wounds. It also promotes happiness—not just in the giver and receiver, but also in those who witness it. Kindness boosts oxytocin, which promotes connection, trust, and generosity while boosting our immune systems. And people who practice kindness regularly have less of the stress hormone Cortisol and tend to age more slowly.

Kindness brings a profound sense of abundance, joy, gratitude and wellbeing … into our lives and into our communities. At this moment, humanity needs much more kindness – to Self, to Others, and to the Planet! I truly believe that kindness is key to sustainable wellness!

Contact info…

haase.jenny.17@gmail.com

www.kindnessfromtheheart.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyhaase/

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Values Jammer in the Spotlight

Biliana Barker 

Who are you?

I’m Biliana Barker, co-founder of Five Sense Life, a sensory mentoring practice I created with my partner, Nigel. We work with entrepreneurial couples who live and work together, helping them reconnect, realign and create a relationship and business that can thrive together.

My background is in journalism, communications and change, but these days I’m most interested in what happens when we slow down, become more present and look at life through a different lens — often through our senses, curiosity, conversation, creativity and a good dose of fun.

What are your core values?

Love. Trust. Honesty.Generosity. Curiosity and  Fun.

For me, values aren’t just words on a wall. They are the principles that shape how we make decisions, how we treat people and, importantly, how we show up for the people closest to us.

Why did you join the ValuesJam community?

Because I love the idea of making values something you experience and explore, rather than simply something you define.

Values are at the heart of so much of our work with couples — particularly couples who are also business partners. When you understand what really matters to each person, you can make better decisions together, navigate differences with more curiosity and build a shared vision without losing your individuality.

ValuesJam brings a playful, human and experiential way of having conversations that can otherwise feel quite abstract.

How are you using your ValuesJam card decks?

We use the cards as conversation starters — both in our own work and in our own relationship.

They are particularly powerful for couples because they create a little space between “this is what I think” and “this is what you think.” That space allows curiosity to come in.

We use them to explore individual values, compare what matters to each of us, uncover differences and then ask: What do these values mean for the life and business we are creating together?

Fave rock n roll moment of magic from a ValuesJam session?

The magic for me is when a seemingly simple card suddenly opens up a much bigger conversation. 

You think you’re talking about a word like freedom, success or security — and suddenly you’re talking about a childhood experience, a dream for the future, a disagreement you’ve been circling around, or something your partner needs that you hadn’t really understood.

That moment when someone says, “I never knew that’s what this meant to you” — that’s the magic.

How could more focus on VALUES improve the world?

For us, values are the fundamental assessment tool for both relationship and business — and for life itself.

They give us a language for understanding not only what we believe, but how those beliefs show up in our decisions, our behaviour, our relationships and the way we build our lives.

Bringing values into the conversation does much more than create alignment. It educates us about each other, challenges our assumptions and nurtures growth. It helps us see where we naturally agree, where we differ, and where those differences need to be understood rather than resolved.

Values also connect the everyday with the bigger picture — our mission, our purpose and the kind of life and business we want to create.

For us, values are both a compass and a manual.

A compass because they help us decide which direction to take when the path isn’t obvious.

A manual because they give us practical guidance for how we want to behave, communicate, make decisions and show up for each other — especially when things get difficult.

Contact details / website / social media

Five Sense Life
Website: https://fivesenselife.com
Instagram: @fivesenselife
Facebook: @bilianabarker
LinkedIn: Biliana Barker

Values Jammer in the Spotlight

Randy McNeely

Who are you?

I am Randy McNeely, better known as Captain Kindman, an author, speaker, producer, songwriter, and passionate advocate for growing love through kindness. I am co-founder of Kindness Factor Productions, creating positive, inspiring media and stories designed to touch hearts and make a difference around the world.

Drawing on my own experience with the lifesaving power of love, I created the Courageous Kindness Operating System (CKOS)—a practical framework built around four simple actions: SEE, CARE, DO, SHARE.

Whether wearing my signature red cape, speaking, producing inspirational media, writing, or connecting with people in everyday life, Captain Kindman is committed to helping people intentionally grow and deliver love through kindness.

My message is simple: Kindness delivers love. Love opens hearts. Open hearts change lives.

What are your core values?

1) Love

2) Kindness

3) Gratitude

4) Courage

5) Human Worth.

Why did you join the ValuesJam community?

I joined the ValuesJam community at the invitation of Alan Williams. At first I didn’t know what to expect. After taking part, I realized it was a fantastic opportunity to have some wonderful conversations, in depth conversations, around values that impact our every day lives. I really enjoyed it.

How are you using your ValuesJam card decks?

I’ve been using my ValuesJam card deck for simulating conversations with my wife and kids. It’s been interesting to hear their thoughts and viewpoints on various topics. I’ve learned new things from their perspectives when I was complacent enough (or maybe arrogant enough) to think I “knew everything.” 

Fave rock n roll moment of magic from a ValuesJam session?

I had a great discussion with my wife and daughters about gratitude and all the ways it can and does impact us. It was interesting to see how many ways, unexpected ways, we could recognize gratitude. 

How could more GRATITUDE improve the world?

If there were more gratitude in the world, I firmly believe there would be a tremendous increase in love. Gratitude is a behavior embraced by kindness. Kindness is the spark that ignites love. Every expression of gratitude is a kindness spark. 

I can be reached in the following ways:

Personal Website: https://captainkindman.com

Personal Email: randy@captainkindman.com

Film Website: https://thekindnessfactor.com

Film email: randy@thekindnessfactor.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/captainkindman/

Values Jammer in the Spotlight

Gill Mason 

Who are you?

I’m Gill Mason, training director for Kids Planet Day nurseries –  early years expert with a lifelong passion for learning and giving children the strongest possible start in life. I’m also a devoted Springsteen fan—drawn to his storytelling, grit, and heart—and a proud champion of vocational education. I believe in learning by doing, in heart over hierarchy , and in creating environments where everyone  can thrive and belong.

What are your core values? 

Care, equity, authenticity, and social justice . In early years work, these aren’t abstract concepts—they show up in every interaction, every learning moment. I believe in meeting people where they are, honouring every voice, and helping others find their rhythm and potential—just like The Boss would say, “you can’t start a fire without a spark.”

 Why did you join the ValuesJam community?

I joined ValuesJam because I saw it as a way to bring together everything I care about: human connection, shared values, learning through dialogue, and a bit of joy along the way. Whether I’m in a nursery, a training session, or a policy conversation, I’ve always believed values are what carry us forward. ValuesJam offered a fun, soulful, and powerful way to make those conversations more meaningful—and more human.

How are you using your ValuesJam card decks? 

I use them across all the spaces I work in—from early years settings to team days in the Academy  With colleagues, trainees, or even parents, the cards create these beautiful openings for honesty, humour, and heart. They’re brilliant in vocational education too—so many young people light up when asked what really matters to them.

Fave rock n roll moment of magic from a ValuesJam session?

There was one moment that still gives me goosebumps. A group of early years educators had just pulled cards, and one of them—who’d been really quiet—shared how the value of belonging reminded her of why she first chose this career. She got emotional, we all did. It turned the session into something unforgettable. It reminded us why we do this work. It was pure magic

How could better WELFARE improve the world?

 Better welfare is the bedrock of a fair society. When families have access to good early years support, when young people can pursue vocational paths with respect  and opportunity, when no one is left behind—that’s when society starts to shine. Welfare, to me, is about creating the conditions for people to live with dignity and purpose. It’s not just policy—it’s compassion in action.

Contact Info

Gill Mason

Training Academy Director

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Kids Planet Training Academy

E: gill.mason@kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk

W: http://www.kidsplanettrainingacademy.co.uk/

ValuesJammer Top Tips

Force rank the ValuesJam cards to help identify your core values.  

Values Jammer in the Spotlight

Kimberly Wiefling

Who are you?

I’m “Scrappy Kimberly”, a force of nature (the GOOD kind!), the cofounder of Silicon Valley Alliances, founder of Wiefling Consulting, and the author of Scrappy Project Management. My work enables managers to become leaders and groups of people to become true teams, who can achieve TOGETHER what would be impossible to achieve alone. I have helped companies from startups to the Global 1000 to fix problems that have been proven to damage or destroy organizations. My passion is to help overcome the global pandemic of dysfunctional organizations and disengaged employees. My approach to transformational change is something I call workSHOCK therapy. Our “Learning Labs” are highly engaging experiential programs that support real and meaningful positive change.

 What are your core values? 

HOPE! Without hope, nothing else matters.

INTEGRITY

AUTHENTICITY

COMMUNITY

WELLBEING

ABUNDANCE 

 Why did you join the ValuesJam community?

 Shared values are vital to effective teamwork and healthy organizations. I strongly believe that it’s crucial that teams take the time to share their individual values, and then co-create shared team values. And these values must be “operationalized” so that it is very clear what behaviors and language are aligned with those values and which are not. Furthermore, teams must agree IN ADVANCE on how they will deal with situations where they violate these values, and how they will get back on track. 

How are you using your ValuesJam card decks? 

We use various exercises to support achieving this, including the ValuesJam card decks. People select their top personal values, then they compare them with the values of other teams members. Then together they create their shared team values. Finally they “operationalize” these values so they know exactly what’s they expect of each other, and how to hold each other accountable and get back on track when values are violated.

Fave rock n roll moment of magic from a ValuesJam session?

Seeing “FUN” chosen as a top 5 shared team value!

How could more Leadership improve the world?

The most common causes of failure in global teams are completely predictable and almost entirely avoidable. One MIT Sloan research project found that over 80% of teams failed to achieve their goals, identified these top causes as:

Failure to build trust

Ineffective communication, problem-solving & decision-making approaches

Lack of clear, shared goals

Lack of alignment between individual and team goals 

Look at this list! This is ENTIRELY a failure of LEADERSHIP!

 Look, 80% failure rate for predictable and avoidable causes is simply unacceptable. And the Gallup research on Employee Engagement has shown for decades that there is a global pandemic of disengaged, or marginally engaged, employees. 

 More effective leadership will dramatically increase the ability of individuals, teams and organizations to achieve their goals in healthy and effective ways.

 If you want to drive a car, you need to take a test and get a license. But currently it’s possible for someone who doesn’t know anything about the decades of research about the practices of effective leadership to manage a team, founder of a startup, or an executive in a company. 

 I live in Silicon Valley, California. We call failure “prototypes” here! But when we do fail, I want it to be for new and more exciting reasons, not for completely predictable and avoidable causes. 

How can we find out more about your work?

kwiefling@gmail.com

 +1 650 867 0847

 My Work: https://kimberlywiefling.com/

My Business: https://wiefling.com/

Our Team: https://siliconvalleyalliances.com/

My Workshops: https://wiefling.com/our-services/workshops/

My Keynote Speaking: https://wiefling.com/our-services/keynote-speaking/

My Books: https://www.amazon.com/Kimberly-Wiefling/e/B002GWKPOG 

My Scrappy Women’s Book: https://scrappywomen.biz/

My YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/KimberlyWiefling 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WieflingConsulting

https://www.facebook.com/SiliconValleyAlliances 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scrappykimberlywiefling/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/18355421/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlliancesValley 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scrappykimberly 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwiefling/

ValuesJammer Top Tips

Force rank the ValuesJam cards to help identify your core values.  

ValuesJammer in the Spotlight 

Alicia Sanchez

Who are you?​

I’m the Chief AI Officer at MPF Federal, where I do my best to reduce the barriers that prevent humans from leveraging important technologies like AI. Having spent the better part of 20 years as a Experiential Learning Designer and Innovation Leader in the US Department of Defense,  I consider myself to be an advocate for bridging technology and people to drive mission success.  At MPF I create AI solutions and am trying to inspire every agency and organization to use AI as a competitive advantage by putting strategy first, by focusing on AI/Human Partnerships, and by driving innovation within their adoption.  

What are your personal core values?

I think I center on 3 core values that are part of everything I do; resilience, authenticity, and humility.  I’ll tell you a little bit about how and why I hold these as part of my identity.
 
Resilience – To me, being resilient is both a value and a virtue. I’m really bad at quitting, and while that has both positive and negative sides to it, being resilient to me isn’t just about not giving up. For me being resilient is about learning from a situation, creating a new strategy if I need to, and continuing forward … over and over and over again until I meet my goal.
 
Authenticity –I think I’m pretty great, but there are so many things I wish I could change about myself.  Like being more polished and professional at work. Not interrupting other people when they speak. Not talking too much or too loudly. I try to be those things, but I’m so bad at it I have no choice but to be me. I think people notice that I am authentic because who in the world would fake being awkward? So I lean into it.
 
Humility –  To me humility is a lot like Self-Efficacy, which I define as an individual’s belief in their own ability to perform a task. While my belief that I can do something is important, I think my understanding of what I cannot do is even more important, because that is what keeps me learning and growing. At work this means recognizing when someone else in the room is better suited for a task than I am, or has an opinion that I can and should learn from. In my personal life it means I accept that if I want to be able to do something that I cannot currently do, I’m going to have to work at it to get there.

Why did you join the ValuesJam community?

A mutual friend introduced me to Alan, we met and had a session and I’ve been a fan ever since! I think what I like best about this process is that serves as a reminder to be more conscious about how I  interact with the people and world around me. It drives me to both reflect on and project out my values in my every day life.

How are you using your ValuesJam card decks?

My current usage is shuffling the deck at least once a week before work and drawing a card. Then I look for opportunities to express that value in my day with whoever I am interacting with or with myself!

Favourite rock n roll moment of magic from a ValuesJam session?

There’s not one single moment, but there is a different thing that happens that I love.  When I draw a card, it often feels like that card is preordained just for me.  It’s like when you breakup and every song on the radio is about you.  I’ve heard it called the Frequency Illusion or the Barnum Effect; but if really feels like magic when something that has been clawing around in your subconscious manifests itself into the word on a single card!

How could greater WELLBEING improve the world? 

I think it’s easy to believe that well-being is the combination of financial stability, safety, physical health and psychological health. Those are elements of course, but I know I’ve spent too much time and energy in pursuit of things I thought would increase my well-being only to find out I was chasing the wrong things. I think if more people, communities, and organizations were in a state of well-being we would all spend more time doing good things for the world with the time we didn’t spend chasing the wrong things. We would have more time to focus on humanity, creativity, innovation, and advancement; and I would LOVE to see more of all those things.

Contact details

ASanchez@MPFLLC.com
Alicia Sanchez | LinkedIn

https://www.mpfllc.com/ 

ValuesJammer Top Tips

Force rank the ValuesJam cards to help identify your core values.  

ValuesJammer in the Spotlight

Eleanor Tweddell

Who are you?

​Hello, I’m Eleanor Tweddell. I’m a change and communications consultant, coach, trainer, speaker. I’m also a writer – my first book is Why losing your job could be the best thing that ever happened to you, and my second book is called Another Door Opens – Five Steps to Navigating Change. My specialism is talking about embracing the messiness of change to find joy and opportunity- how we can navigate the fear and resistance that comes with change – and find ideas and possibilities on the other side. I’m a big Values Jam fan – love their card deck. Excited to be here!

What are your core values?

Curiosity – Creativity – Simplicity – Connecting – Try

Why did you join the ValuesJam community?

Values are a huge part of my work and writing – I never realised how important they were until I started researching my first book on change, and realised how much they guide us.  I was running a few workshops that included values, and wanted something to help the discussion – and discovered ValuesJam cards! 

How are you using your ValuesJam card decks?

I use them in workshops about change, when we explore what values may be at play in moments of change – but also I have been using them for inspiration for my writing. Pulling out a word every now and then and thinking about it as a value, if it resonates, if I feel resistance – it’s a very powerful exercise – and unlocks some brilliant moments of creativity!

Favourite rock n roll moment of magic from a ValuesJam session?

On a personal level, loyalty has always been a very strong value for me (it’s not in my top 5 but up there) – there was a moment when I realised it was actually the cause of disappointment and sadness, rather than it being a the super value I thought it was – I was constantly feeling let down by other people not mirroring back my acts of loyalty – not very rock n roll – but it was a big moment of remembering values don’t always have positive outcomes for us.

How could a greater sense of FAMILY improve the world? 

Ah, well, Family is an interesting one isn’t it – I’m not sure the value of FAMILY necessarily improves the world – families can have massive issues! I guess if we use it to explore possibility then it could help us support each other, and care about each other more – but I’ve sat with this question for a few minutes and I’m not sure it would improve the world! Now, Compassion! Yes More compassion and understanding in the World – yes please.

Contact details

www.another-door-opens.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-tweddell/

eleanor@anotherdoor.co.uk 

ValuesJammer Top Tips

Force rank the ValuesJam cards to help identify your core values.  

ValuesJammer in the Spotlight

Who are you?

Ceri Williams – a proud Welshman (despite the recent rugby and football results) !

At work, I deliver lasting change by inspiring an improvement culture and radically re-designing processes.

A key part of my role involves coaching and developing leaders and their teams.  I love helping others succeed and seeing them realise their potential – it’s one of the most fulfilling and rewarding aspects of my role

 What are your core values?  

Creativity, Teamwork, Trust, Fun

Why did you join the ValuesJam community? 

I’m always on the look out for new ways of working.  I joined the ValuesJam community to discover how other members used their ValuesJam cards. By learning from others in the community I’ve been able to tap into a wealth of diverse expertise and insights that I may not have otherwise encountered.

How are you using/planning to use your ValuesJam card decks? 

BT has a very diverse workforce with teams spread across multiple geographical and office locations.  I love using ValuesJam cards as a fun (and fast) way to build and forge teams.  It’s a great way of getting to know colleagues and for growing personal connections with each other.  During project kick-offs I pick cards at random and we discuss as a team. 

 Apart from creating a fun and safe environment for open dialogue, it’s fascinating to hear the different perspectives, cultural insights, experiences and backgrounds that form the teams opinions.  

We use that as a platform to break habitual thinking and embed an inclusive culture.  Having open and transparent communication is vital when we share information, ideas, and provide feedback within the team.  It helps prevent misunderstandings, resolve conflicts, and ensures alignment towards common objectives

Fave rock n roll moment of magic from a ValuesJam session? 

I kicked off a recent kick-off workshop by spreading the deck of ValuesJam cards out on the table.  I challenged the team to agree on 3 cards that best represented their values as a team.  After a few rounds of debate and healthy conversation they collectively agreed on ‘Courage’, ‘Trust’, and ‘Teamwork’.

 Courage : They were determined to think ‘big & bold’, they did not want to settle or compromise on a sticky plaster to address the short term.  That would mean challenging the status quo and having some difficult conversations with senior stakeholders and operational teams.  

Trust :  They were all in it together so wanted to gain commitment from each other.  If you were given an action you had to deliver it to you best of your ability. 

Teamwork : The team needed to fix a complex problem.  No one person would have the answers, skills or expertise to solve it on their own.  They needed to work as a team to ensure success.

Why was this a fave rock n roll moment of magic?

This was the first time the team had ever agreed a set of values themselves before starting a project.  Their values acted as simple guiding principles that bound them together.  Despite many of the team not knowing each other previously, from day one they had something in common and had a shared purpose.

Some of the team explained that in the past values had just been imposed on them.  They were someone else’s values and not theirs, as a result they were just words on a page that had no real meaning, purpose, or buy-in.  Others in the team, said this was the first time they had even considered values.  Historically they had just been given tasks or objectives to fulfil.  Whilst they liked being outcome focussed, they loved how  using ValuesJam cards impacted the behaviours and dynamics of the team to achieve their goals.

How can more CREATIVITY improve the world?

Creative thinking allows individuals to approach problems from different angles and come up with innovative solutions. By harnessing the power of creativity, individuals and societies can create a brighter, more inclusive, and sustainable future for all.  It challenges the status quo, sparks curiosity, and empowers individuals to envision and create a better world.

Contact details

www.ceriwilliams.co.uk

www.linkedin.com/in/cerijwilliams

ValuesJammer Top Tips

Force rank the ValuesJam cards to help identify your core values.  

Benedict Heblich

Who are you?

Benedict Heblich blends motivational psychology and entrepreneurship to create products that serve people and the planet. As a PostDoc at the Institute for Entrepreneurship, Technology-Management & Innovation at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, he researched innovation and human motivation. He later worked as Digital Innovations Scout and Early Product Manager at BI X. As Co-founder of Vivid Ground, he developed a research-based digital health application for values reflection. Built using the Design Science Research Approach, the tool has supported more than 21,000 individuals and teams worldwide.

ValuesJammer Top Tips

Force rank the ValuesJam cards to help identify your core values.  

ValuesJammer in the Spotlight

Adrian Ashton

Who are you?

It depends on who you ask: I work with market traders to government departments, on issues relating to policy development, charity mergers, and what happens if you’re the founder of a social enterprise who’s just been given 6 months to live by your Doctors… – but my favourite description of who I am and what I do, comes from a client: “he’s a tiger striped chaise lounge with pink flamingo cushions”.

What are your core values?

Accountability (if we don’t answer to anyone, then there’s nothing to regulate us, and stop us becoming people that we all don’t like)

Fun (life can easily become overwhelming, without a well-placed whoopee cushion)

Challenging (using data to ‘poke a stick’ at accepted wisdom to help us all live better lives)

Grace (there’s always 5 more sides to someone’s story that we’ll never know about)

Equity (we’re incredibly lucky to be born into the lives we have)

Solidarity (nothing ever changed for anyone until other people got involved)

Why did you join the ValuesJam community?

A lot of organisations and people talk about values, but when you scratch the surface of them, it turns out to be bullsh!t. The ValuesJam community seems to be one of the few places that people are genuinely committed to working out values, and realising the potential of them for all our benefit.

How are you using your ValuesJam card decks?

In the same way that some people use Tarot decks: drawing several when facing or reflecting on a significant choice or event, to consider it from alternate perspectives.

Favourite rock n roll moment of magic from a ValuesJam session?

Either: (i) the impromptu trumpet playing, or (ii) showing the power that rubber ducks can have, as part of the session on the value of Generosity.

How could more LOVE improve the world?

–          We’d be more accepting of each other, and so less antagonistic, fearful, and unkind.

–          We’d be braver, knowing that people would still support us if it failed.

–          People wouldn’t need to eat so much chocolate (it’s known to contain stuff that mimics the feeling of love in our brains[1])

Contact details

https://linktr.ee/adrianashton adrian.ashton2@gmail.com

[1] https://researchoutreach.org/blog/love-chocolate/#:~:text=Dopamine%20makes%20our%20pupils%20dilate,eating%20chocolate%20is%20so%20enjoyable. 

ValuesJammer Top Tips

You can use the ValuesJam card deck like some people use Tarot cards to draw a few cards at random when contemplating a situation or considering a decision to help see things from multiple perspectives.