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Approaching everyday with enthusiasm, confidence and a positive outlook
Positive Attitude
Telling the truth regardless of the circumstances or consequences
Honesty
An inner strength to confront wrongdoing
Courage
Showing kindness and giving support to fellow human beings
Compassion
Wrote "Letter from a Birmingham Jail"
Martin Luther King Jr.
Doing All You Can Today to Ensure Successful Outcomes
Preparation
The centerpiece of all positive character traits; doing the right thing even when nobody’s looking. It is something that must be forged through struggle and experience
Character
To understand and embrace people from different backgrounds and those who have different beliefs; not judging others based on superficial qualities
Tolerance
Studying for the leadership exam is an example of which trait?
Preparation
The first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean
Emelia Earhart
Refusing to give up in the face of adversity – no matter how difficult the task
Perseverance
Staying in control of one’s emotions in order to make good logical choices in difficult situations
Composure
A sense of obligation to give something back to community and society
Sacrifice
Using an internal set of ethical values as a guide to make most decisions; a genuine reflection of who you are as a person.
Integrity
Gave up his pro football career to enlist in the U.S. Army after the terrorist attacks of September 11.
Pat Tillman
Being courteous to others through actions and words; to treat others the way we want to be treated
Respect
Trying to understand another person’s experience; to put yourself in their shoes
Empathy
Keeping promises, meeting obligations and being accountable for your actions
Responsibility
Admitting you backed into some one else's car even though it could cause your insurance to go up is an example of what trait?
Honesty
Conducted the invasion of Normandy in WWII
Dwight Eisenhower
Being thankful for what you have, instead of complaining about what you don’t
Appreciation
Acknowledging the role that others have played to help you succeed
Gratitude
Demonstrating a strong commitment to people or ideals; staying true to your word
Loyalty
Providing guidance and direction to accomplish tasks; being a moral compass to others
Leadership
A former slave who went on to become an educator, civil rights leader, and eventually founded the Tuskegee Institute.
Booker T. Washington