Faith
What does “Faith” mean in the context of our company values?
Believing in each other, our mission, and the impact of our work.
What does it look like when someone is passionate about their work?
They’re engaged, motivated, proactive, and excited to contribute.
What does "quality" mean in the work we do every day?
Consistency, excellence, and exceeding expectations.
What does acting with integrity mean in the workplace?
Being honest, ethical, and consistent in your actions and decisions.
(True/False): Innovation always means creating something brand new.
False: Innovation isn’t limited to brand-new inventions.It can also mean improving existing processes, tools, or ideas.Making something more efficient, effective, or impactful counts as innovation, even if it’s not completely original.
(True/False): Faith means never asking questions about the mission.
False: In the workplace, Faith in the mission means trusting the purpose and believing in the impact, but it doesn’t mean you can’t ask questions. Faith is about trust, resilience, and commitment, not shutting down curiosity.
What’s one way our company channels passion into the customer experience?
Delivering above expectations, personalizing service, or going the extra mile.
True or False: Getting it done fast is always more important than getting it done right.
False – quality is key even if it takes longer.
(True/False): Integrity means doing the right thing only when it benefits you.
False: Integrity is about doing the right thing regardless of personal gain.
When John and Jennifer Garrett came up with the idea to create CI, in what year was the first edition launched, how many employees did they have, and which areas did they initially serve?
John & Jennifer launched the first edition of Community Impact in 2005 with three full-time employees covering Round Rock and Pflugerville.
A teammate doubts the impact of their role. What’s one way to show Faith in them?
Encourage them, remind them of their purpose, or highlight their contributions.
What’s one way Impacters are encouraged to show passion in their daily work?
By taking initiative, sharing new ideas, and actively contributing to team goals and improvements.
Our Printing Plant places a strong emphasis on delivering a high-quality final product to ensure every reader is satisfied with our newspaper and service. In what year was the Printing Plant established?
2016
Why is transparency important in building trust?
It helps create open communication and accountability among team members.
Name a benefit of embracing technology and new tools like AI in our daily work.
Increased efficiency, improved accuracy, and the ability to focus on higher-value tasks.
True or False: Having faith in a project means never asking for help.
False – having faith also means trusting the team enough to ask for help when needed.
(True/False): Passion is only shown when you enjoy the task.
False. Passion is about how you approach the work, not just whether it’s fun. Even tasks that are boring, challenging, or frustrating can be done with Passion if you bring energy, commitment, and focus.
What is one thing you should always do before submitting your work?
Review it for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with company standards.
What’s the best way to handle a situation where you made a mistake?
Admit the mistake promptly, take responsibility, and work to fix it.
What role does collaboration play in driving innovation?
Sharing diverse perspectives helps generate unique ideas and improve solutions.
How many editions do we currently have in rotation?
40+
What are our 5 company values?
Faith, Passion, Quality, Innovation, and Integrity
Word for word, what is CI’s mission?
Our mission is to provide trusted news and local information that everyone gets.
What is our company vision?
Our vision is to build communities of informed citizens and thriving businesses through the collaboration of a passionate team.
How many communities do we serve?
70+