Episode 37: Understanding, Naming, and Reclaiming Our Dignity (Part 1) - a podcast by Dr. V

In this episode, Dr. V sits down with Dr. Griggs a physician and a professor of medicine and public health. She is also a personal and leadership coach specializing in dignity, forgiveness, and self-forgiveness at work and in life. Dr. Griggs is known for her fierce compassion, humor, and ability to work with metaphors.

 

Tune in as Dr. Griggs explains more about the concept of dignity is essential yet fragile, and how honoring it can create a healthier workplace environment for all.

 

[00:00 - 07:46] Opening Segment

• Dr. V introduces Dr. Jennifer Griggs to the show!


• She is an oncologist who works with organizations to honor the dignity of those working for them

[07:47 - 09:59] Understanding, Naming, and Reclaiming Our Dignity

• She explains how dignity is not the same as respect; respect is something that must be earned


• Forgiveness of others and ourselves is necessary to restore dignity when it has been violated


• Dignity is our birthright, and it is essential but fragile


• She defines the elements of dignity

[10:00 - 25:46] Preserve and Reclaiming Our Birthright

• What are violations of dignity?


• Violations of dignity can be felt as a visceral feeling of shame


• Behaviors that result from violations of dignity include:


• Lashing out


• Avoiding conflict


• Running away from responsibility


• Repelling feedback; and


• False intimacy

[25:47 - 29:26] Closing Segment

• Tune in to the next episode as Dr. Griggs continues with her conversation next week!


• Dr. V invites us to visit https://officevisitswithdrv.com and click on the coaching tab to schedule a free discovery interview

 

Tweetable Quotes

“Dignity is as essential as it is and as much as it's our birthright. It's also incredibly vulnerable to harm.” – Dr. Griggs

“Centering dignity in everything we do and being attuned to those situations and people that violate our dignity can help preserve it. And even more important, reclaim it. Learning how to reclaim our dignity when it's been violated.” – Dr. Griggs

“You don't earn dignity. You're born with but in our society, I mean, we feel like we've got to earn things and we've got to be worthy of them and prove that we deserve things.” - Dr. V

 

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