Values

Question 1

What are core values?

Answer 1

Values associated with meaningful or memorable life events that reflect who you truly are; they are your actual lived values.

Question 2

What are aspirational values?

Answer 2

Values you dream of or hope to live out more fully; they represent who you want to become.

Question 3

What are CHAIR values?

Answer 3

Courage, Humility, Adventure, Initiative, Resilience. Values that prepare you for effectiveness in the job market.

Question 4

What is courage?

Answer 4

1. The boldness to speak up even against popular opinion
2. Challenge the status quo
3. Learn from failure
4. Honestly admit mistakes.

Question 5

What is humility?

Answer 5

1. A commitment to serving others and a higher purpose
2. A commitment to continuous learning and growth
3. Seeking feedback
4. Being grateful for both success and opportunities to improve.

Question 6

What is adventure?

Answer 6

1. The willingness to dream boldly
2. Pursue ambitious goals
3. Embrace uncertainty
4. See life as a joyful opportunity—even if failure is possible.

Question 7

What is initiative?

Answer 7

1. Taking ownership and action without waiting for permission
2. Going the extra mile
3. Doing what it takes to achieve goals.

Question 8

What is resilience?

Answer 8

1. The ability to face difficult situations with a positive, can-do attitude
2. Persist despite challenges
3. Keep trying even when progress is slow.

Question 9

What are non-negotiable values?

Answer 9

Values and elements of your life that matter most to you

Question 10

What are your rocks, pebbles, and sand?

Answer 10

Rocks are the most important priorities in your life; pebbles are important but less critical commitments; sand represents small, low-priority tasks that fill time if not controlled.

Question 11

What is the importance of knowing your rocks, pebbles, and sand?

Answer 11

It helps you prioritize what truly matters, protect time for your most important goals, avoid being overwhelmed by trivial tasks, and live intentionally.

Question 12

What is expected of an ideal ALX graduate?

Answer 12

An ALX graduate is expected to develop strong character traits and values essential for leadership and use them as the foundation for their career and life.

Question 13

What do the roots represent in the ideal ALX graduate model?

Answer 13

The roots represent values and character that keep you grounded and serve as a source of strength and direction.

Question 14

What does the trunk represent in the ideal ALX graduate model?

Answer 14

The trunk represents foundational soft and hard skills that connect values to action and provide stability.

Question 15

What do the branches represent in the ideal ALX graduate model?

Answer 15

The branches represent specialized skill sets that allow growth, impact, and value creation.

Question 16

What do the leaves represent in the ideal ALX graduate model?

Answer 16

The leaves represent experiences that show growth, health, and real-world application of skills and values.

Question 17

What is the importance of the roots and trunk?

Answer 17

Strong roots and a trunk help you withstand life’s storms such as setbacks and losses, allowing you to recover, adapt, and grow again.

Question 18

What is the importance of branches and leaves?

Answer 18

Branches and leaves enable you to create impact, attract opportunities, share value with others, and contribute meaningfully to your community.