Have you ever been the first person in a small group or crowded room to raise your hand to volunteer for something or take the lead on a project? Have you ever been the first person to speak up with a new idea or innovative solution to a problem? If so, you were showing initiative. Initiative is...
I confess I must be careful how I speak about cautiousness. Approached carelessly, I may come across as hypocritical. As a rule, I desire to be quick to act. I prefer to begin every day with a bias for action. Sometimes people confuse a bias for action as the opposite of cautiousness. However,...
Endurance is defined as “the inward strength to withstand stress and do my best.” It’s easy to think of endurance primarily as physical, something needed by long distance runners, basketball, soccer, or other athletes, but endurance is not only important for handling physical stress, but also...
Character First! defines patience as accepting a difficult situation without giving a deadline to remove it. Webster’s defines patience as being able to remain calm and not become annoyed when waiting for a long time or when dealing with problems or difficult people. Patient people understand, in...
Typically I know right away if I consider the character trait of the month to be a strength that could be improved, or an opportunity to improve a weakness. I like to think I’m diligent, but like most traits there are so many different aspects to diligence. I can see my strengths, but can also...
