The Values Compass
What 101 Countries Teach Us About Purpose, Life, and Leadership
by Dr. Mandeep Rai
Presented by: Marisa Ortiz
Note, this event will be held on zoom only.
In The Values Compass, global broadcaster and development expert Dr. Mandeep Rai takes readers on a fascinating journey across 101 countries to explore how national values shape identity, culture, and decision-making. Drawing on her travels, interviews with world leaders and everyday citizens, and a background in global affairs, Rai examines how deeply ingrained values can serve as a guide to both personal growth and collective leadership.
Each chapter highlights a different country and the core value it represents—such as resilience in Finland, honor in Japan, freedom in the United States, community in Kenya, or innovation in Israel. Through powerful anecdotes and observations, Rai shows how these values are woven into the everyday lives of people and how they influence everything from government policy to personal relationships.
More than a cultural travelogue, the book is designed to help readers reflect on their own guiding principles. Rai invites us to identify which values resonate most and how we can align our lives, careers, and relationships with those values. In doing so, we gain a personal “values compass” that can provide direction and clarity in times of uncertainty or transition.
Rai emphasizes that while values differ from country to country, they are not fixed or exclusive. Individuals and societies can adopt, evolve, or recalibrate their values over time. By understanding what drives others, we also develop empathy, connection, and a more nuanced view of the world.
The Values Compass offers practical insights for anyone seeking to live with more intention, lead with integrity, or foster cross-cultural understanding. It’s a book that blends inspiration, education, and introspection, encouraging us to ask: What do I stand for? What truly matters? And how can I live by those values every day?
Whether you’re a leader, a learner, or simply someone seeking purpose in a complex world, this book offers a global mirror—and a personal guide—to what shapes who we are.
WHEN:
Friday, March 6, 2026
Presentation: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM (US Central Time)
WHERE (either):
VIA ZOOM
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You do not need to have read the book to attend the event.
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