This Week with Introspective
The definition of Personal Responsibility from the Skills Discovery:
You are always true to your word, knowing that if you make a promise, then you are sure to keep it.
You never blame others, but take ownership of everything that you do.
You are seen as someone who is always prepared to do what you have committed to do.
Questions to help you bring this strength to life:
When did following through on a commitment strengthen someone's trust in you?
Where in your life are you taking on more than you can truly commit to?
Who in your life trusts you most, and what did it take to earn that?
Resources of the Week
Article
Trust is the new brand currency to win customers
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Here are 3 ways to use transparency and care to build brand trust.
By Victoria Chynoweth
Book
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In Integrity, Dr. Cloud explores the six qualities of character that define integrity. The real factor in succss, Cloud demonstrates, is the makeup of the person.
By Dr. Henry Cloud
Video
Why good leaders make you feel safe
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Great leadership, according to Simon Sinek, is about making people feel secure and trusted - even when that takes courage.
By Simon Sinek
Strength Story: Colleen
The Strength of Personal Responsibility
Colleen's Personal Responsibility strength is rooted in one simple belief: her word matters. As an educator, she spent time earning her colleagues' trust before ever proposing new ideas, and when she did, they listened. The result was a morning arrival program pairing preschoolers with middle school mentors that has since been adopted schoolwide. For Colleen, following through on commitments isn't about recognition — it's about authenticity.
Her advice: don't try to take responsibility for everything, just choose commitments that reflect your values, and follow through on every one.
Fact of the Week
Research in organizational psychology has linked reliability and accountability with stronger teamwork, relationships, and leadership effectiveness.
(Center for Creative Leadership)
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