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Integrity: Be true to oneself and the situation at hand. Know that there are three sides to a story: yours, the other party’s, and the truth.

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Intellectual Honesty: Provide and be more open to honest feedback leading to continuous improvement.

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Professionalism: Maintain composure and keep poised. So much of our impact and influence occurs not verbally but through body language

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Listen: Be a good listener. Listening is not about agreeing but about paying attention and respecting the individual.

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Be Present: Focus on the journey. We don’t learn from the outcome. We learn from the mistakes along the way.

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Humility: All life comes from the ground and all of it goes back into the ground. Stay down to earth. Stay grounded.

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Contextualize: Keep things in perspective. Whether a simple statement or broader strategy, maintain a 360 degree inclusive outlook.

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Nuts & Bolts: Know your stuff. Become a true subject matter expert in your space at the deepest levels.

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Enable Yourself: DIY. Become an adult learner. Continue to seek out new opportunities to learn and master.