Value
Personal Source
with Examples
Justify the Value's Position in the List. Include any challenges to employing these values consistently when making personal and organizational decisions.
Optimism I believe this value was developed early in grade school as I observed both negative and positive behaviors in the classroom. I was inspired by optimistic role models and teachers who taught me to ?carry my own weather with me' as a child. Going forward, I have tried to adhere to an optimistic outlook towards life in general. This is my most important value because it helps me to keep focused on the positive and to avoid becoming easily discouraged by the many negative people and events in life. I find that this value helps guide me in the workplace in many ways. Co-workers, subordinates, and managers are often inspired by a person who can maintain a healthy outlook on life, despite challenges. As a positive person it is easier to attract new colleagues and allies at an organization. In addition, optimism in the workplace allows people to see ?opportunities' where there are problems and put a positive spin on even the most precarious of situations. This value has understandably enhanced my previous roles in both marketing and sales.
A Strong Work Ethic It has been my experience that the value of maintaining a strong work ethic requires being diligent and self driven to perform above and beyond expectations. This trait was also developed in childhood as I learned from my father that there is no substitute for hard work and striving to do one's best. This was reflected in his dedication to work hard to pay for ...