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Attentiveness Intro: The Key to Learning
The information we collect on anything, even something as simple as our own breathing, depends on our attentiveness—which in turn helps us make informed decisions, do quality work, and build relationships at work and at home.
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Jeff Forman: Attentiveness Benefits Work and Life
I think at its core, a lack of attentiveness is basically being selfish instead of focusing on others. As a society, I’d say we need a refresher course on how to give real attention to one another. Here are some ways we can start....
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Making Others Feel Valued and Respected
Life is composed of small moments that add up. On a given day, we may have hundreds of interactions with family, friends, coworkers, and the people with whom we conduct business. In each of these interactions, we have the opportunity to leave an impression. Whether that impression is positive or negative often comes down to our choice to embrace the character quality of attentiveness.
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Live Life Right the First Time
Live life right the first time, and I’m convinced that virtue can be contagious. Not to mention you’ll leave a legacy of character long after you’re gone.
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Character Is Caught, Not Just Taught - Cat's in the Cradle
Good parenting involves setting a good example and leading children toward healthy habits and good choices. Our children listen to and watch us as they grow and develop—often copying our smallest habits and our greatest flaws.
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The Golden Rules of Teamwork
When you’re a strong leader or team member, your team becomes your “cheering section.” When you treat them well, they want the best for you—and that’s exactly what a strong team is supposed to look like.
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Inspiring Civic Virtues
Great leaders pursue excellence in their personal and professional lives, which means striving each day to do their best and correcting mistakes along the way in a manner that reflects good character.
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The Longer Road to Success
Choosing a path of virtue is not without its challenges. It requires a great deal of resolve to lead with character when others do not hold to similar standards.
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Introducing Sincerity: The Importance of Transparency
Sincerity can be very difficult, and there are plenty of reasons to disguise who we are, what we’ve done, and our real intentions. But instead of giving false impressions or manipulating the facts, we practice transparency when we commit to being sincere in our personal and professional lives, be conscientious about what we say and do each day, and carry-on with this commitment even when we fail.
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Identifying Your Core Values
The knowledge of self and transparency of values plays a considerable role in workplace relationships and our ability to influence others. I suggest those who want to become a better leader make a conscious effort to 1) consider their values and how their actions reveal what’s truly important to them, and 2) be deliberate and methodical about making their values evident to those they lead.
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Welcome to the Conversation
Character First the Magazine provides training material around which supervisors can start conversations about personal integrity, gives you a place to meet others who care about their workplaces and communities, and applauds those who show integrity in their workplaces. We welcome your criticism whenever we fall short.
