This YouTube video explains the idea of personal values using a real-life example and story:

The Importance of Personal Values or Principles

The word ‘value’ denotes a degree of worth. For example, in monetary terms, we set a value on something by how much we are willing to pay for a product or service.

In moral terms, a value is a concept to which we give a high level of importance. Values are the moral code that guides us, and the priorities that motivate us. They are the principles we uphold, the ethics and tenets that we believe in and ascribe to. These ideals are our rules of conduct and standards of behaviour.

If you do not know what your most important values are, then it is very likely that you are living your life – whether you know it or not – according to other people’s principles or priorities. If you are not careful, this can quickly lead to dissatisfaction. 

My expedition to the jungle helped me find out mine and you can read more by following the link to the full article:

This YouTube video uses a real personal example to explain the GROW model and how it is used:

The GROW Coaching Tool

The GROW framework is a coaching tool, used by coaches, leaders and individuals to help people define a goal and create a simple plan.

GROW is an acronym that stands for four steps:

• Will (or Way Forward/Wrap Up) – The Will is the motivation to proceed, and the Way Forward is breaking down the goal into achievable steps.
• Goal – The goal is the clearly defined endpoint and definition of success.
• Reality – The reality is the present situation, where you are at right now, with its challenges and opportunities.
• Options (or Obstacles) – Having identified challenges and opportunities, various options can be explored to help achieve the goal and overcome any obstacles you might foresee. 

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This YouTube video introduces Authentic Leadership using the example of Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird:

Bill George and the Four Traits of Authentic Leaders

Bill George popularised the term when he published his book Authentic Leadership (2003). He set out a vision of responsible leadership, rooted in integrity, self-knowledge, and ethical decision-making. 

Leadership experts such as Bruce J Avolio and William L Gardner built on this work so that now we can understand an Authentic Leader to have the following four qualities:

1. Self-awareness
2. Balanced Processing
3. Relational Transparency
4. Morality

In other words, authentic leaders act in alignment with their values, consider multiple perspectives, communicate honestly, and prioritise morality over personal gain. Atticus Finch embodies these principles in both his professional and personal life.

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This YouTube video compares the leadership and emotional intelligence of Denethor and Aragorn from The Lord of the Rings:

Tolkien and Goleman: What makes a (good) leader?

What makes a great leader? Is it intelligence? Authority? Experience? In Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, two men rule Gondor at different times—Aragorn and Denethor. Both are smart. Both are powerful. But only one is remembered as a great leader.

The difference isn’t strength or strategy. It’s emotional intelligence.

This video compares Aragorn and Denethor using the five traits of AQ, as outlined by Daniel Goleman (self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills) —and in doing so, uncovers one of Tolkien’s most powerful lessons about leadership.

For further information, check out the related post by using this link: https://therightquestions.co/aragorn-vs-denethor-emotional-intelligence-and-leadership-in-the-lord-of-the-rings/

This YouTube video shows Tuckman’s five stages of team development using the example of Top Gun: Maverick:

Tuckman and Top Gun: An Example of a High-Performing Team

Have you ever wondered why some teams struggle at first but eventually become unstoppable? In this video, we’re breaking down Tuckman’s Five Stages of Team Development using the blockbuster film Top Gun: Maverick.

You will see how the story actually demonstrates each step, that of forming, storming, norming, performing and adjourning.

Whether you’re studying leadership, management, or teamwork—or you just love films with deeper meaning—this model explains exactly how teams form, clash, grow, and succeed.

So, spoiler alert! Be aware that this video does talk about the plot of the movie.

For further information, check out the related post by using this link: https://therightquestions.co/tuckmans-five-stages-of-team-development-top-gun-maverick/

This YouTube video sets out the steps of the Socratic Method using the example of Euthyphro:

Understanding the Socratic Method Through A Famous Philosophical Dialogue: Euthyphro

If you want to have more meaningful conversations, if you want to improve your soft skills, critical thinking and leadership skills, then the Socratic Method is a must. And, where better to start than with Socrates himself?

So, in this video, we explore one of Plato’s most famous dialogues: Euthyphro. In the process, we get to see all five steps of the elenchus, or Socratic approach. The Socratic Method shows us that true leadership is not about being right — it’s about helping others think for themselves. It’s about finding the truth, through collaboration, challenge and taking the time to create the best thinking environment.

If you would like to read more about this method, then check out this accompanying article: https://therightquestions.co/the-socratic-method-step-by-step-how-it-works-with-real-examples/

This YouTube video introduces the theory of the Dark Triad and Dark Tetrad leadership traits:

Toxic Traits: The Dark Triad and Tetrad Explained

Some of the most successful leaders in the world may share a dangerous psychological profile known as the Dark Triad and the Dark Tetrad.

In this video, you’ll learn:

• What the traits are
• How narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and sadism show up in leadership
• How to spot toxic leaders before they damage teams and cultures

These personality traits can create short-term success but long-term destruction in workplaces, relationships, and organisations. If you’ve worked under a toxic leader, you will be able to spot the traits.

For more information on this subject, check out the accompanying article by using this link: https://therightquestions.co/dark-triad-dark-tetrad-leadership-traits/

This YouTube video introduces Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics and how that can inspire a thriving life of happiness:

Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics

If you’ve ever wondered what it really means to live a good life—not just a comfortable or successful one, but a deeply fulfilling life—then you’re asking the same question human beings have asked for thousands of years. And one of the most powerful guides we have comes from a philosopher who lived more than two thousand years ago: Aristotle.

In this video, we’re exploring his key themes of his Nicomachean Ethics, how he expanded on the ideas of Socrates and Plato, and what it can teach us about living well in the modern world.

If you want to find out more on this subject, check out the accompanying article here: https://therightquestions.co/aristotles-nicomachean-ethics/

This YouTube video introduces Plato and his four cardinal values:

Plato: The Republic and it’s four core values

What makes a person truly good? It’s a question philosophers have asked for thousands of years — and one of the most influential answers came from Plato, the great student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle.

In his masterpiece The Republic, Plato outlined what he called the four cardinal virtues — wisdom, courage, temperance, and justice. These, he believed, were the essential ingredients for both a good person and a good society. In this video, we unpack what each of these values means — and how Plato’s ideas still shape how we think about ethics, leadership, and personal growth.

For more information, check out the related article by using this link: https://therightquestions.co/plato-cardinal-values-ethics

This YouTube video introduces the wisdom of Aristotle and the key seven questions he used:

Aristotle: Understanding the World Through Ancient Eyes

Aristotle is one of the greatest thinkers in human history. His ideas shaped the foundations of Western logic, science, politics, and ethics. But behind his vast and complex philosophy lies something surprisingly simple: a method for understanding the world by asking seven core questions.

This video reveals these seven questions and how to use them for better critical thinking, situational awareness, planning and decision-making.

If you want more information, check out the related article here: https://therightquestions.co/the-timeless-wisdom-of-aristotle-understanding-the-world-through-ancient-eyes/