Principles of Greatness

The bedrock on which strong lives, strong businesses, and strong relationships are built. What gives you confidence to live, to lead, to make decisions? From where do you draw your strength? What supports you in a time of crisis?

1. Values - The worth you place on people, concepts or things that influence you as you weigh alternatives.

2. Honesty - Sincere, thoughtful, diplomatic truthfulness. How honest are you with others? With yourself?

3. Compassion - What do you do to lift others?

4. Trustworthy - Are you reliable? Are you credible? Do you honor your commitments?

5. Kindness - A graciousness of spirit. Tolerance and consideration for others.

6. Honor - Uprightness of character. What is your word worth?

7. Fairness - A sincere desire to be balanced, impartial and just.

8. Loyalty - Who or what inspires your allegiance? Your dedication?

9. Respect - Respect for yourself. Respect for others.

10. Fortitude - The strength of mind that allows you to endure challenges and adversity with courage.

11. Wisdom - The sum of common sense, good judgement and knowledge. Your ability to discern what is right and lasting.

12. Integrity - The essence of everything successful, your ethical code.

You have within you the foundations of greatness. What will you build on those foundations?

Written by Melissa Medley and Al Rainaldi.