guiding competencies

I feel the need this morning to reiterate who I am, to put a stake in the ground and say, this is how I choose to live my life.

A while back -- perhaps early 2004? -- I evaluated my personal/professional values, and guided by the principles of Adlerian psychological theory and the tenets of career development I apply in Organizaiton Development/HRD, I created a list of my own guiding competencies:

Relationship Integrity

• Demonstrate respect to every person
• Practice social interest
• Treat each person equally
• Act with a sense of realism
• Speak with candor
• Invest in faith, family and friends
  

Lifelong Learning

• Champion education
• Pursue wisdom
• Be creative
• Search for innovations
  

Balance

• View life holistically
• Find beauty in the world
• Appreciate the variety in life
• Use a sense of humor
  

Contribution

• Maintain a strong sense of ownership
• Be actively involved
• Excel at each accomplishment
• Practice collaboration
• Pursue excellence daily