Our "BE-ATTITUDES" – The Values That Guide Us
Definition │ Be (/bē/) – exist │ Attitude (/ˈadəˌto͞od/) – a way of thinking or feeling about someone or something that is reflected in a person's behavior
Purpose │ The Community Services BE ATTITUDES describe the state of existence we create through our collective actions, which foster a culture that is inclusive, adaptive, and high-performing.
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Be Nice – Refrain from judgement • Give people grace • Always do the right thing • No one is perfect • You never know who will cross your path again or in what capacity
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Be Open –
There is no team
without trust • Create safe zones for communication • Be willing to be
vulnerable • Feedback is the oxygen of engagement- ask for and give it freely
✔️ Be Real – Respect each other • Empower each other • Appreciate each other • (Be) Loyal to each other
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Be Professional –
Create a reputation
you are proud of • Always use appropriate language • Communicate openly and
honestly • Know the difference between venting and complaining, be constructive
and civil
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Be Brave –
Be brave enough to be bad at something new • You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take, don’t be afraid to miss • If you always win, you won’t know where/how to improve • Failure does not represent your value or worth as a person
✔️ Be the Boss/Co-worker You Want to Have – Set the tone • Own
mistakes and correct them • Be a good listener • Honor and recognize other
people’s good work • Use an attitude of gratitude to be more compassionate with
ourselves and others