Kindness I

Kindness I

Kindness: Demonstrating gentleness and warmth toward others Genuine care and compassion for people + a gentle approach to interacting with others = kindness Everyone knows that people who are treated with kindness are positively affected.  Kindness positively...
Orderliness II

Orderliness II

Maintaining organized areas and schedules + keeping track of responsibilities and deadlines = orderliness When the “to do list” is daunting, being orderly allows you to do what needs to be done.  Your productivity will increase when you keep track of your tasks...
Orderliness I

Orderliness I

Orderliness: Organizing and caring for possessions and responsibilities to achieve greater efficiency Orderliness requires: Optimistic Goals – Organized people organize their lives to create a comfortable and manageable environment for reaching goals. Conscientious...
Flexibility

Flexibility

Flexibility: willingness to change or compromise as a situation requires***Willingness to adapt and change + seeing a need and responding proactively = flexibility*People who are flexible are cooperative and willing to compromise. They are resilient, make adjustments,...
Wisdom II

Wisdom II

“Any fool can know.  The point is to understand.”  – Albert Einstein Wisdom prevents regrettable and careless decisions.  It enables us to be insightful about our choices and to learn from our experiences and the experiences of others.  Wisdom...
Wisdom

Wisdom

Wisdom: Accurately applying knowledge and clear judgement to life situations. Wise people are known for intelligence and sound judgement.  They are rational and reasonable, and their advice is seen as smart and sensible.  Wise people are enlightened and astute...
Gratefulness II

Gratefulness II

Expressing appreciation for your possessions and opportunities + acknowledging other people’s significance in your life = gratefulness Gratefulness requires: Perspective – Gratefulness is far more than just being thankful.  It is a mindset that is not dependent...
Gratefulness I

Gratefulness I

Gratefulness: Expressing feelings of gratitude Grateful people appreciate the possessions and opportunities in their lives.  They take nothing for granted, and they notice simple pleasures.  Grateful people do not feel entitled, and they acknowledge the...
Influence II

Influence II

Ability to guide others’ actions without force + proving to be reliable and trustworthy = influence Influence is, perhaps, the most integral part of effective leadership.  If you are not positively influencing the people around you, you are not leading...
Influence I

Influence I

Influence: producing change without force Influencing others to make decisions and take action in a certain way constitutes a major element of leadership.  Influence enables us to motivate others toward common goals, optimizing the organization’s talents and...