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Position: Four Corners Character Council
Letting others know by my words and actions how they have benefited my life. Gratefulness is recognizing how the efforts of others have benefited ones life and making known to them how much their...
DATE: Nov. 13, 2012 | COLUMN: Character Council
Quickly and cheerfully carrying out the direction of those who are responsible for me.Obedience is commonly viewed in terms of ones respect for those in authority. Obedience also refers to ones...
DATE: Oct. 2, 2012 | COLUMN: Character Council
Earning future trust by accurately reporting past facts. A truthful person gives a report that is faithful to the facts. This may be seen in actions as well as words. Truthfulness begins by being...
DATE: Sept. 4, 2012 | COLUMN: Character Council
Being aware of what is taking place around me so I can have the right responses.Alertness is a simple yet powerful concept. Used wisely, alertness to surrounding circumstances can give you an edge...
DATE: Aug. 4, 2012 | COLUMN: Character Council
The ability to recognize key factors and finalize difficult decisions.Decisiveness is the ability to cut quickly to the heart of a matter. It involves getting to the fundamental issues and making a...
DATE: July 5, 2012 | COLUMN: Character Council
Respecting others because of the higher authorities they represent.Honor is the character quality that guides a persons proper relationship with authorities on all levels. Honor begins with the...
DATE: June 6, 2012 | COLUMN: Character Council
Seeing and responding to life situations from a perspective that transcends my current circumstances.Building wisdom is more than book learning and requires more than education. It combines an...
DATE: May 3, 2012 | COLUMN: Character Council
Limiting my freedom so I do not offend the tastes of those around me. Deference is limiting my freedom so I do not offend. It is voluntarily surrendering ones own place or privilege in order to...
DATE: Feb. 9, 2012 | COLUMN: Character Council
Making my own schedule and priorities secondary to the wishes of those I serve.Availability is the quality of one who stands ready to contribute his or her own strength or worth to someone else. It...
DATE: Jan. 5, 2012 | COLUMN: Character Council
Giving to others’ basic needs without having, as my motive, personal reward.The spirit of benevolence is the spirit of absolute selflessness. As such, it goes “against the grain” more than any...
DATE: Dec. 3, 2011 | COLUMN: Character Council
Fulfilling what I consented to do, even if it means unexpected sacrifice. The character quality of dependability is foundational to achieving independence. It is by proving oneself trustworthy,...
DATE: Oct. 1, 2011 | COLUMN: Character Council
Knowing what factors will diminish the effectiveness of my work or words if neglected. Thoroughness is being aware of what details are important in each situation, an awareness that will often make...
DATE: Sept. 3, 2011 | COLUMN: Character Council
