The Nature of Excellence by David Cottrell & Lee J. Colan

The overview is the following:

The Values of Excellence:

• Integrity

• Commitment

• Passion

• Truth

• Courage

• Teamwork

The Vision of Excellence:

• Vision

• Focus

• Hope

• Dreams

• Make the Difference

• Reflection

The Acts of Excellence:

• Attitude

• Growth

• Press On

• Change

• Patience

• Perseverance

Aristotle said the following “Character is the foundation upon which we must build to win respect. Just as no worthy building can be erected on a weak foundation, so no lasting reputation worthy of respect can be built on a weak character.”

Integrity

Your integrity is your most prized possession and it is constantly tested on a daily basis. Every decision you make will either prove you are a person with high integrity or not.

Always choose to do the right thing even if it is not the easiest and sometimes can be painful. This way you will protect your integrity in your personal and professional journey.

Integrity is never being ashamed of your reflection. A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. Proverbs 22:1

MLK Jr. said that the time is always right to do what is right.

Here are a few quotes for you to pause and ponder on:

Until you make peace with who you are, you’ll never be content with what you have.

- Doris Mortman

It is better to be defeated on principle than to win on lies.

- Arthur Calwell

Integrity is the commitment to do what is right regardless of the circumstances -

no hidden agendas, no political games. Do the right thing, period.

- Ken Carnes

It is no use walking anywhere to preach

Unless our walking is our preaching.

- St. Francis of Assisi

In matters of style, swim with the current;

In matters of principle, stand like a rock.

- Thomas Jefferson

There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do.

Freya Stark