How to Lead as a Woman Physician Series
Start Right Where You Are
Who are you? What brings you the
What is core to who you are? What are
greatest Joy? What do you make a
your values that can’t be budged? What
stand for? What makes you furious?
are your non-negotiables?
What brings you the greatest meaning?
Knowing without a doubt who we are,
Before we can begin on our journey to
are, and what our non-negotiables are, is
what we stand for, what our core values
becoming a thriving woman physician and leader, we have to start with you.
the very first step to becoming truly authentic, empowered women and
Only you.
leaders. We have to know our core values
We are all leaders because we are the
worth and power.
and purpose, to truly step into own inner
leaders of our own lives. If we aren’t clear who we are and what we stand for, we are not moving through life with clarity. We are not leading others with clarity. And we are not making the impact we have the capacity to make on the world.
Our core values are not what you think should be your values, what others in your life tell you they should be, or what you think society wants them to be. Your core values belong only to you.
Tammie Chang, MD, LLC
How to Lead as a Woman Physician Series
Questions to ask yourself to Identify
When we can clearly define our own core
your Core Values:
values, a clarity begins to solidify for us. A kind of internal compass or navigation
What are the “peak” experiences or
system. When we are faced with a
moments in your life?
difficult challenge or situation or
What brings you so much joy you
decision, look through the lens of your
could burst?
core values.
What pisses you off and makes you so angry?
Questions to Ask Yourself:
Who is someone you admire? Do you have a hero? What do you admire
Is this situation honoring my top core
about this person?
values?
What do you appreciate in others?
Do I feel in alignment with what is
You take a rocket ship to a faraway
most important to me?
land, into the future. When you get
Why do I feel so tired, exhausted and
off the ship, what do you hope to see
worn out all the time?
there?
Why do I feel so angry?
If you had a sign or billboard that
Are any of my core values not being
thousands of people drive by each
honored?
day, what would you want it to say? You are nearing the end of your life.
One of my favorite sayings is, “If you
Friends and family are coming to visit
know your Why, you will always find a
you, and bring you messages to
way.”
thank you for your contribution to their lives. What do these letters and
Check out the list of common core values
messages say?
on the next page. This is only a starting
When you think about your “core
off point, add your own values to this list!
values” what is your gut telling you they are?
Tammie Chang, MD, LLC
How to Lead as a Woman Physician Series
Your Assignment: What are your top 5-10 core values? Write them down in a journal or notebook. Define each for yourself. Put your list of core values somewhere you can see it every day—on your bathroom mirror, refrigerator, your desktop computer monitor, on the lock screen of your cell phone, or in your car. For the next week, notice throughout the day and ask yourself, “does this honor my core values?” How many times a day can you do this? Email me at info@tammiechangmd.com with questions, any time!! I am here for you, dear friend…!!!
Tammie
Tammie Chang, MD, LLC
How to Lead as a Woman Physician Series
Values List Adaptability
Forgiveness
Philanthropy
Adventure
Freedom
Power
Altruism
Friendliness
Pragmatism
Authenticity
Generosity
Positivity
Being the Best
Gratitude
Responsibility
Belonging
Growth
Respect
Collaboration
Harmony
Security
Commitment
Honesty
Serenity
Compassion
Humility
Service
Connection
Humor
Simplicity
Consistency
Independence
Spirituality
Courage
Integrity
Sportsmanship
Dependability
Joy
Stewardship
Discipline
Justice
Success
Diversity
Kindness
Tolerance
Education
Leadership
Thrift
Efficiency
Learning
Tradition
Equality
Legacy
Truth
Enthusiasm
Love
Uniqueness
Excellence
Loyalty
Vision
Family
Open-mindedness
Vulnerability
Fairness
Optimism
Wealth
Faith
Peace
Wholeheartedness
Fearlessness
Perseverance
Wisdom
Tammie Chang, MD, LLC
