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INTENTION My ability to affect someone else’s behavior

Welcome Letter Here at Prodigy Capitol we are excited to have you as part of our team. The mere fact that you are here speaks volumes of your ability and potential. We pride ourselves on investing in our employees to develop strong individuals who excel both personally and professionally. Working with us will build the fundamental leadership skills and attitude that will bring opportunity.

Our organization wants our team to have a firm understanding of character based principles that once incorporated in our lives will make us more valuable. We believe value based leadership creates a driving force towards sustainable positive change.

Chris Graeve, Owner

Our goal is to implement this process in our culture, through a daily, weekly and monthly commitment. This booklet will be the beginning of a journey to further develop ourselves

The Roundtable These principles will be studied in a “roundtable” environment. That means they are meant to be read

and discussed in a group setting. The roundtable should take 30-60 minutes depending on the size of

your group. We encourage you to take these principles home and share them with your family or

friends. You will find they encourage and promote

growth in even the youngest participant and hold important reminders for those of us who have already “seen it all.”

on a day-to-day basis and see the positive results these values produce.

Once again thank you for being part of our team. We value every single one of you, while realizing together we can accomplish more.

We wish you more than success.

Stuart Hankin, Owner

Sincerely, Chris Graeve, Owner Stuart Hankin, Owner

This is how to conduct the roundtable: 1. Each person in the group will read a paragraph from the principle. Underline any “nugget of truth” that is relevant and helpful to your current life situation.

2. Once you have finished reading the principle,

each person shares what they underlined and what it

was about that phrase that made it stand out to them.

Developing Character Through:

This is also a good time to explain how you might use this in your day to day life.

3. After everyone has shared what they underlined,

take a few minutes to discuss the questions at the end of the

principle. It is important each person has an opportunity to take part in the discussion.

4. Last, each person will choose one of the “Steps to Follow” to work on in the coming week.

5. At the next meeting, take a few minutes to review the previous principle and how you have put it into practice.

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Ownership Proper Thinking Criticism Generosity Forgiveness Ethics Dependability

Ownership The rich rule over the poor and the borrower is servant to the lender.

How many times have we heard the statement, “I want to have my own business so I can be my own

boss.”? That sounds good, but when people start their own business they soon realize that they are not

the boss. They discover their new bosses are the government, their lender, their employees and the customers.

The government will regulate your business and let

you know who the boss is. If you work hard and do

well, it will watch over you diligently. You may not always be right, but it will always be present.

You must conform to the guidelines your bank or lender has set out. You will be courteous and honest or they will not lend you the money in the first place.

And if you don’t make your payments you will find that there is very little mercy and your credit will be

cut off. The one who owes gives up part of his freedom and control; the borrower is servant to the lender.

Your employees also determine a significant

measure of your success or failure. They represent your company and must be trained and paid

attention to; if they are not treated right they will leave.

And of course your customers will dictate what you do and how you service them. If you want to be successful you will give friendly service and always

be flexible, improving and adjusting your products to please your customers.

Having your own business is not necessarily about being your own boss, because business is serving people and their needs.

Ownership, however, does have many good things

to offer if we will pay the price. There are various

reasons why we want ownership. We are made with an instinct to rule and to conquer. Man was made for the earth. By giving man ownership for things, he

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ownership very satisfying. The end result of their

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reason, it can be very rewarding.

Be creative and full of energy; have a positive attitude and you will succeed.

develops and gains incentive to manage well.

Be motivated by values and principles and resist

compete with others this can cause conflicts and

rule.

Business is not always easy; as we employ and

the temptation to allow greed and selfishness

frustrations. So it is important to service each other

Be committed to not lie or steal to obtain what you

and establish arenas and jurisdictions for ourselves and our businesses. We must always consider our fellowman for he also wants to rule.

will reap a good reputation which is worth more Be a good steward of everything you own and

is

gratifying.

Owning

REFLECT AND RESPOND 1. Life isn’t complete without ownership. Why is this?

2. Everyone is an owner of something. Why do you

value the things you own?

3. What benefits does ownership give you?

than money.

BENEFITS 1. Ownership

want. Do things the right way and in the end you

labor is wealth. If we do business for the right

something

produces the incentive to steward it.

Entrepreneurs enjoy the responsibility that comes with ownership. They are satisfied and love their work.

2. Owning a business necessitates personal growth.

It’s not easy and you will have to be prepared to deal with your employees and your competitors.

3. It will require you to work hard, face your problems

and stay flexible which creates character and strength.

4. To stay competitive you must develop new ways of

doing things and as a result change the culture and environment.

you will prosper and serve your community greatly.

Be considerate of other businesses who also want to do well and be successful.

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responsibilities, yet there are many who do not accept this view of business ownership. They are greedy and money driven and do whatever it takes to get what they want, offering no mercy for others. As responsible owners we have to be

aware of these traps and be prepared to not

expect instant success. True and lasting success is built on the foundation of universal laws and

principles. It may not be the quickest way to

wealth but it is the way that is the most sure and lasting.

Good business people enjoy the responsibility

5. As you become successful you generate richness

that comes with ownership. They are fulfilled and

employees benefit as does society as a whole. This

They are not afraid of problems or taking risks

and prosperity for more than just yourself. Your

energized, have a positive attitude and produce.

is very rewarding.

and they generate employment. This makes

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Thoughts become actions.

Actions become habits.

Habits become our destiny.

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As a man thinks, so he is!

The old proverb above states, “As a man thinks, so he is.” This means we may determine our future by

being aware and taking control of our thinking. What

we think about today is what we will become tomorrow.

Thoughts always precede actions. A person is what

he thinks about. Our society is the product of the

environment we create based on our beliefs. Let’s remember this pattern: our thoughts will produce

actions, actions will form habits, habits become our

character and our character determines our destiny.

Knowing this, we should carefully consider what we

read, what we see, what we hear, and who we

associate with because our minds and futures are at stake.

Our minds are an amazing gift. A Chinese

philosopher once said; “Whatever you hold in your mind will tend to occur in your life. If you continue to

believe as you have always believed, you will continue to act as you have always acted. If you continue to act as you have always acted, you will

continue to get what you have always gotten. If you want different results in your life or your work, all you have to do is change your mind.” (Lao Tzu)

Proper thinking is about putting positive, useful

information in our minds so that we produce positive and useful things. An aspiring doctor attends

medical school so that he has the proper knowledge and information to treat people who need help. The

things that he has put in his mind are what enable

him to be successful in his profession. This same

concept applies to all of us. What we put in our minds is what we will draw from to make our decisions and our decisions affect every area of our

lives. Therefore, it is important that we train our minds

to think properly by filling them with the values, principles and information that will enable us to fulfill our potential.

BENEFITS If you practice proper thinking, you will experience these benefits:

1. You will make good decisions and will not have to deal

with the consequences of poor choices.

2. You will have influence over others because they

respect your use of sound logic in making decisions.

3. Your conscience will be clear because you choose to

live by values and principles. You will enjoy your life more and be proud of who you are.

4. You will become better at self control. When you take

control of your thoughts, you set up a filter that helps you decide which action is best.

C H A RACT E R I ST I C S When you base your decisions on proper thinking:

1. You will desire and choose to have a positive future

and re-evaluate your present state of mind. You will periodically ask yourself if you are becoming who you want to become.

2. You will select good and positive media. What you

have been thinking has brought you to where you

currently are so if you want to get somewhere else or move on, you must choose different input.

S T E P S T O F O L LO W 1. Choose to do what is right regardless of what

others are doing.

life. Control your thoughts by focusing on your destiny and say to yourself, “If I continue like this, I will end up like this.”

3. Recognize that if there are things in your life that

you do not like, it is your responsibility to change.

4. Develop your mind with a good selection of

reading, TV programs and other media. When

you take control of your thoughts, you set up a filter that helps you decide which action is the best.

5. Surround yourself with quality people whose

6. Seek a wise person to mentor you.

1. Have you had an experience where you know your thinking influenced the outcome? Can you give an example?

2. Are there any specific thoughts you have dwelled on that you believe have limited you?

2. Envision what you want to have and become in

thinking you respect and admire.

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3. What can you do to change those limiting thoughts and cultivate proper thinking?

4. What do you think you should do to improve what is going into your mind and producing your thoughts?

5. Which of the “Steps to Follow” will you commit to this week?

Remember…

Thoughts become actions.

Actions become habits.

Habits become our destiny.

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3. You will consider the outcome of what you put in your

mind. Ask yourself “What good will it bring?” Your mind is like a computer and will be programmed based on your choices.

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Criticism If you learn from criticism you will earn position with great men, if you reject criticism you will damage your own interest.

“I hate it!” is the most common response to the word criticism. By definition, it is the act of analyzing or passing judgment. As strange as it may seem, we can benefit greatly by receiving criticism. Some people think that all criticism is just a negative approach to things. Nothing could be further from the truth. Constructive criticism can be a useful tool to help us bring correction to important areas of our lives. It can be a difference maker and should be viewed as an opportunity for growth. Winston Churchill once said, “Criticism may not be agreeable but it is necessary. It calls attention to an unhealthy state of things.”

Everyone who honestly wants to learn and grow should be open to criticism and even ask those they trust to give them accurate evaluations. It may be easier for others to make observations if they are asked and their answers may give us insight we have never considered before and aid us in reaching our potential.

Sometimes criticism may come from someone we view as a fault-finder with a bad attitude. Our natural instinct is to not listen to them because of their approach. But remember, others may feel the same way but may not have the courage to confront us or may be afraid they will hurt our feelings. It is important to listen and accept criticism no matter who it comes from. This does not mean that all criticism is valid but it should be considered, weighed out, and possibly even discussed with someone that we know has our best interests at heart before it is dismissed. There is value in listening to the criticism apart from the person giving it. The things they say may contain useful information to help us change and mature regardless of the spirit in which it is given.

The other side of criticism is when we are the ones who are giving it. Giving criticism is a tremendous responsibility. We have the power to help someone grow or cause them to lose hope or refuse to address important issues because of our delivery.

Criticism should not be given out of anger or because we feel the need to “stick it to” someone.

Ideally, criticism should only be given when we truly want to see the other person’s growth and have their best interests at heart. Sometimes, in a business environment, our job responsibilities may dictate the need to give criticism to someone who does not naturally bring out our “loving” side. When we find ourselves in this position, we need to proceed with caution, choose our words carefully, and make sure we stick to the facts.

BENEFITS There are many benefits to receiving and giving criticism well: 1. You become wiser, grow as a person and further develop your character. You can learn and grow from criticism no matter who it comes from or how they give it.

2. You gain good judgment. If you value the truth over the personality presenting it, you are able to judge the criticism as viable or not.

3. You become a good listener and analyzer. If you keep an open mind, you then value the critic, understanding that there is an opportunity to better your actions and build more significant relationships.

4. You are able to help others improve the quality of their life by giving them clear, constructive input that is intended to help them in either their personal life or with their career.

C H A RACT E R I ST I C S Those who handle criticism well: 1. Give and receive criticism froma place of humility.

2. Growth is always the goal – either listening to enable their own growth or speaking with the intent of promoting growth in someone else.

3. Remain open minded when someone criticizes and try to really hear what the other person is saying.

4. Avoid becoming defensive or stubborn when receiving criticism.

5. Do not bring emotion, anger or personal attacks into the conversation when giving criticism.

Action Plan for Attitude S T E P S T O F O L LO W 1. Be committed to humility. Regardless of if you are receiving or giving criticism, humility is a becoming trait. It keeps you from alienating yourself from others and ensures you maintain a good attitude and remain approachable.

2. Take a look at the criticism you are receiving. Is there a value or principle that you are breaking?

The criticism could be a warning sign that serves to bring about the right change at the right time.

3. When you receive criticism, take the time to evaluate it. The key is to realize that there may be something in it that could bring real growth to your life or help you to do something better. Often people do not receive criticism because of pride.

4. When giving criticism, do it privately. No one likes to be singled out or humiliated in front of others.

5. Recognize and say what is valuable in a person before bringing attention to what needs to change. Show the benefits that will be theirs by bringing about the change.

6. Be objective. Do not criticize in a way that seems

emotional or personal. You may also want to gently probe as to what caused a person to act in a particular way in order to open up deeper dialogue.

7. This can help to defuse any feelings of accusation or judgment.

REFLECT AND RESPOND 1. What is your attitude when you are criticized?

2. What affects you most, the criticism itself or the person who is delivering it?

3. Do you feel you are good at giving criticism?

4. What could you do to improve your delivery?

Remember…

Thoughts become actions.

Actions become habits.

Habits become our destiny.

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Generosity By watering others you will water yourself.

Generosity means of noble cause, gracious, willing

and unselfish. It is a spirit or attitude which is a part of one’s character. We are usually known for being generous or stingy. Generosity means giving and forgiving; it is considering others as you would want

others to consider you, it is going the second mile.

Generous people have an attitude of giving, not only

money - but time, talent, and of themselves. They are always looking for opportunities to impart into others

where change can take place. They usually root for the underdog and the unfortunate because they see what a person can be, rather than what they presently are.

One of the things that have separated the United

States from many other countries in the world is its large and prosperous middle class. Any nation that

has the poor as a majority has not been teaching or practicing the principle of generosity as a foundation

for prosperity. Generosity among us will cause us to help and develop the poor. Prosperity is a by-product of generosity.

If we only feed the poor, their numbers will increase,

and finally, we will go broke trying to do good. There

should never be an unmanageable portion of our society.

BENEFITS When we are generous, we actually create our own reward. Giving of ourselves implies the highest form of

generosity. We were not born just to serve ourselves.

Generosity starts with the way we look at others and value their potential.

1. The hope of a society is a by-product of generosity. It is

important we develop generous citizens. We should

always look at the poor and see them with the potential of being workers and producers, not just consumers. It is important we don’t look at poverty as a permanent condition.

2. If we understand generosity, we understand it is not just

giving people a fish for a day, but we teach them how to

fish, so they can feed themselves for life time. A generous person thinks of and invests in the future instead of just operating in the present.

REFLECT AND RESPOND If you want to be a truly generous person, practice

1. What opportunities have you had to teach

1. Look for the potential in others. Recognize what

2. Have you been generous with your time, talent

these qualities:

they can become. Concentrate on the best aspects of others.

2. Learn to be sensitive to other people’s needs.

Develop a sense of understanding and offer hope

and experience. Start with your family circle. Talk to your friends, office workers, and partners.

Make yourself available.

4. Volunteer serving with your work and time. In

every society, there is a multitude of problems.

Don’t leave poverty to the institutions, but be committed to participating in the solutions.

5. Generous people always consider what could

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interested in making profits, it will cause us to

teaching and training that will change attitudes and

Many of us relate generosity to giving some type of

Perhaps we should look at ourselves to see if we

themselves and overcome their situation.

But true generosity is much more. It is an essential part of

A generous person or nation will have a program of perception of life, giving hope so people can help

financial contribution or things that we don’t use anymore.

By developing the poor, we increase the middle

our character. It means we give because of who we are,

income, which they will spend. This creates buyers,

but giving people vision and hope. Generosity is helping

prosperous, which in turn supplies our needs.

their circumstances.

class. This will create jobs and they will have an

not just responding to a need. It is not just giving money,

and if this is duplicated, it will make a nation

people to believe in themselves so they can overcome

Although we will always have some poor, they

3. How well do you apply this principle to your life?

3. Always be willing to share your knowledge ideas

happen

growing.” Our welfare system has exemplified that.

and wealth?

and possibilities to elevate them.

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is a law in life “anything that is fed will keep on

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Actions become habits.

Habits become our destiny.

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resources to serve others.

If a person is stingy, they do not sow for the future.

They hold onto the seed instead of releasing it, therefore they have no harvest.

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have lost the true meaning of generosity, not only as individuals, but as a nation. The principle of

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Forgiveness “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” – Lewis B. Smedes Forgiveness changes us from prisoners of our past to people who are at peace with our memories. It frees us to move forward with our lives. Every

person has a need for forgiveness and a need to

forgive. We have all wronged another person and we have all been hurt by someone else. Likewise, most of us have recognized that there are mistakes

we have made that we need to forgive ourselves for.

It is tempting to hold on to those feelings of anger,

ourselves.” (Sidney & Suzanne Simon) The way we

2. You will make an effort to understand and accept

dwelling on memories of past injury. There is no future in

the past. You can never live in the present and create a new and exciting future for yourself if you always stay stuck in the past.

have true hope for the future if we cannot forgive

are all designed to want justice. When you experience hurt or harm from someone’s actions or

words, whether intended or not, you may begin experiencing negative feelings such as anger,

confusion, sadness, and betrayal - especially when

it’s someone close to you. These feelings may start out small. But if you don’t deal with them quickly,

they can grow bigger and more powerful. They may

even begin to crowd out positive feelings. Refusing to forgive and dwelling on the painful memories of the past will make you miserable. It holds you

trapped in a past moment and in those old feelings.

“Forgiveness is freeing up and putting to better use the energy once consumed by holding grudges,

harboring resentments, and nursing unhealed

wounds. It is rediscovering the strengths we always had and relocating our limitless capacity to understand

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other people and yourself.

3. You will understand that there is no future in the

past and forgiving frees you to move on with your life.

2. What is it that causes you to hold on to hurtful

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4. Will you make the choice to forgive?

4. You will spend your time and energy focusing on

You will reap many benefits from practicing forgiveness: 1. You will be at peace with your past and have hope for

independent of our feelings. As human beings, we

1. In general, is it difficult for you to forgive yourself or other people?

accepting the promise that the future can be more than

character. Forgiveness is not forgetfulness, but it involves

BENEFITS

Forgiveness is a choice that we make that is

If you are a forgiving person, you will have these traits: 1. Y ou will believe that forgiveness is your choice and does not depend on how you feel about

ourselves or to punish the one that has offended us.

and move on emotionally.

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choose to overcome our pain and hurt is what defines our

pain, and bitterness as a means of protecting

But we will never be able to reach our potential and

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the future.

2. You will improve your psychological well- being.

3. You will have more friendships and healthier

relationships with others.

4. You will reduce the stress in your life. People who

forgive have been found to generally have lower blood

pressure and a lower heart rate. They are also less likely to suffer from chronic pain.

5. You will have less hostility and you will be better at managing your anger.

6. You will be at a lower risk for depression, anxiety and

substance abuse.

the future rather than on hurtful memories of the past.

Action Plan for Attitude S T E P S T O F O L LO W 1. Set aside your pride. Do not allow pride to stop

you from forgiving and moving on.

2. Remember that people aren’t born with the

intention to inflict pain. Make an effort to

understand that many things have influence over a person’s behavior. Understanding can be key to forgiving and moving on.

3. Make a choice to forgive.

4. Realize that forgiveness is not a one time act.

Depending on the severity of the pain, you may have to make the choice to forgive the same

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Actions become habits.

Habits become our destiny.

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5. Be willing to seek counseling if the harm that was inflicted on you is more than what you know how to

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Ethics The influence of good citizens makes society prosper; the moral decay destroys it.

C H A RACT E R I ST I C S

REFLECT AND RESPOND

When you act according to good ethics:

Ethics are the standards that govern the conduct of a person. “Ethics (or morality) refers to well- founded standards of right and wrong that prescribe what humans ought to do, usually in terms of rights, obligations, benefits to society, fairness, or specific virtues.” (Manuel Velasquez, Claire Andre, Thomas Shanks, S.J., and Michael J. Meyers) Ethics are the boundaries we set as a society that oblige us to refrain from things like assault, murder, rape, stealing and fraud. They also include the moral codes to practice honesty, compassion, forgiveness and loyalty.

Morality is a key component in the success of any society. Webster defines it as principles, standards, or habits with respect to right or wrong conduct.

Without a moral guide that regulates behavior, individual self-control will not exist and we will live in chaos. A society without ethics cannot function properly.

Everything created has a DNA and within it is it’s code of behavior and purpose. In the case of animals, they have definite behavior patterns that help them fulfill their purposes; it is their instinct.

People are different than animals because they possess a conscience and the gift of reasoning. This allows them to know, understand and follow values thereby determining the consequences of their actions.

Every person is born with a conscience – the ability to discern good from bad. We know by nature that it is wrong to kill, steal or destroy that which belongs to others - that is our conscience. That is why people do bad things in the dark or when no one is watching. Our conscience also reinforces the rights and wrongs or ethics that we learn. It is often our conscience that provokes second thoughts before

1. You are transparent. You have no problem looking people in the eye because you have nothing to hide or of which to be ashamed.

1. Do you think our nation has made any errors when it comes to morals?

making a decision or the guilt that ensues after making a bad decision.

There are many solid and foundational reasons for the ethics or rules we have in society. They are formed to protect, maintain order and encourage fairness and trust. Because people have the ability to reason, they need rules. Rules become codes for proper functioning (moral or ethical codes). We need them because our ability to reason may steer us away from right and wrong by allowing us to justify our actions. It can be easy to find a reason for bad behavior if there are no absolutes. As Albert Einstein once said, “Relativity applies to physics, not ethics.” When we fill ourselves with human justifications and ego, we make immoral decisions. Our mind is self-regulated and we have the choice to adhere to universal principles and the code of proper conduct or we can choose not to. Our forefathers understood this.

That is why our constitution and system of laws are structured around universal principles of right and wrong.

BENEFITS You will gain many benefits by conducting yourself using good ethics: 1. You will be trusted by others because you have proven you are trustworthy.

2. You will not have to face or live with negative consequences from your actions.

3. Your conscience will be clear and you will be guilt free.

4. You will contribute to a more healthy society and reinforce the standards of good ethics.

2. You are comfortable discussing a code of ethics or morality.

3. You value life and respect your fellow man.

4. You treat others as you would like to be treated.

2. What will the impact and effect be on society if we do not operate with good ethics?

3. What will the impact and effect be on society if we do choose to operate with good ethics?

Action Plan for Attitude S T E P S T O F O L LO W 1. Be sincere and honest with your intentions and compare them to the principles you will be studying.

2. Follow a code of ethics that includes justice for everyone concerned. The clearest concept to be just is to not do to others what you would not like others to do to you. Treat them as you would like to be treated.

3. Discern the difference between what is legal and what is ethical. Just because you can legally do something does not mean you should do it.

Again, it is good to go back to the question “would I want someone else to do that to me?”

4. Use your reasoning skills to understand why we need universal principles (ethics or morals). This is what is commonly referred to as common sense. Teach others and especially children how to use common sense.

5. Be careful not to distort the principles and values.

If our minds are lined up with universal principles and good ethics, then our actions will be moral.

Do not justify your actions or begin reasoning why it is ok for you to act in a manner that you would not think is ok for someone else.

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Actions become habits.

Habits become our destiny.

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Dependability Lies and sneakiness are little bombs that will destroy trust that others have in you.

Dependability is one of the building blocks of quality

relationships. Generally, this means that you have

the reputation of doing what you say you are going to do. If you are viewed as a dependable person, it

is because you are known to be stable and to keep

your word. You have earned the right to be trusted

3. You will build efficient teams and create a positive environment. When people realize they can

depend on you, it will inspire their confidence in your abilities. People will want to work with you because they know things will get done.

Action Plan for Attitude

REFLECT AND RESPOND

S T E P S T O F O L LO W

1. Share some characteristics of a dependable

1. Be a person of your word, and expect others to do

the same. Be frank, open, and sincere. Speak in a manner that is easy to understand and follow

2. What is the most important quality in the people

2. Be stable, consistent and predictable. Learn to

3. Have you ever experienced difficulty re- building

through on what you promise.

because you have proven to be reliable on multiple

C H A RACT E R I ST I C S

become single minded...disciplined in your

destroyed. Failure to show up, keep a promise or

If you are dependable, you possess these four elements:

consider every challenge or decision that comes

occasions. Trust is a mental state that can be easily

follow up on details can damage trust. Sometimes one bad action can destroy years of confidence.

Everything that has value inspires confidence and trust. Just like the physical laws that are based upon absolutes like gravity, they always work. Gravity is consistent so we learn to live and build our lives

around this constant law. Likewise, our businesses

and families are built and established around people who are stable and constant. Dependable people are the “go to” people. They are the ones who are

sought out for the important things because they have proven themselves in the little things.

BENEFITS

1. You have integrity. This means you are willing to be

accountable and follow through on what you say. You

take responsibility for getting the job done. You do not change your story based on circumstances and

have the courage to do what is right even when the situation is difficult.

2. You are honest. You do not lie or make promises you

can’t keep and you don’t participate in cheating.

3. You are trustworthy. You fulfill your commitments

large and small. You realize it is important to keep

your word because you recognize there are consequences for what you say and do. You are on

time for your appointments and complete the

You will reap many benefits from being a person

assignments that are given to you on time and with a

1. You will earn the trust of others. This is an essential

4. You are loyal. You love to work in a team environment

others can depend upon:

factor for lasting success in any relationship

whether ito be a friendship, partnership or any other type of associate.

2. You will earn the respect of others. They will come

to believe in and rely on you and this will increase your value to them and bring you additional opportunity.

smile. You take pride in yourself and your work.

and exceed what is expected of you. You care for your fellow team mates, keep their secrets and are able to say “no” if that is required. You take care of

others – your family, friends and team mates – with pride.

person.

thoughts, decisions, and emotions. Deliberately

your way and choose a path that is ethically

that you trust?

damaged trust in a relationship?

4. Which of the Steps to Follow will you commit to this

week?

consistent.

3. Appreciate time – both your time and others time

- as a valuable resource. Remember that your attitude towards time always determines the quantity and quality of what you produce.

Remember…

Thoughts become actions.

Actions become habits.

Habits become our destiny.

4. Never use excuses. Be honest. Face reality. Avoid

Evaluate yourself from 1 to 10

weaknesses. This will only make things worse for

Why did you give yorself this rating?

falling into lies to cover up your mistakes or you and will multiply the damage.

5. Stay focused as you continually work to build a

good reputation. A machine is valued according to its dependability over a long period of time. It

builds it’s reputation by consistently performing without need for a lot of maintenance. People are

valued the same way. Your long term track record is what will build your reputation. Lack of

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What benefits will you obtain by raising you rating?

What specific action can you put into practice to test the benefits of the principle?

Check list the daily reading of this principle.

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dependability will detract from your reputation and can kill the potential of a good future.

Dependability

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Notes How to complete the evaluation box

Notes

Notes

Recommendations to keep in mind during the roundtable

Evaluate how you are doing currently – today –

Roundtables help to bring about transformation,

with the value. Use a scale of 1 to 10 with 1

which is a process, not an event.

meaning terrible and 10 meaning perfect. Be honest with yourself and stay away from using a

When

5. To keep yourself honest, when evaluating

transformation. If I apply truth to others, they feel

yourself, consider what rating your spouse,

judged and resist the process. No one operates

children and co-workers might give you.

well under judgment. Transformation begins with

I

apply

truth

to

myself,

it

brings

me.

Write why you have given yourself this rating.

Say “thank you” when someone shares rather Write what benefit you would gain from raising our

than “very good.”

rating.

People will find their own solutions.

Choose a small, achievable and measurable action you will take this week to live out the value.

Model keeping your sharing time brief. Aim to

Ask yourself who, what, where and when to help

take one minute when it’s your turn.

you be specific in writing out the action.

The Roundtable is a place for self-expression not Read the value daily. As you do, check the

confrontation.

corresponding box. (M,T,W,T,F,S,S) As an individual, you can add value to others.

That value is compounded as a group meets.

Application

is

the

key

to

success.

Each

roundtable leads to the creation of a specific, measurable and achievable action step.

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