Character / Role Model Ethics and Values | Integrity and Trust | Composure
An individual with strength in this cluster acts with integrity – she believes in the importance of matching her actions to her proclamations. She knows that those around her will observe her decisions to discover her sense of priorities. From those decisions, they will draw conclusions about her values, knowing that her decisions represent her values in action. She strives for fairness in dealing with all of the stakeholders in her environment. She does not yield to undue pressure to favor one group over another nor will she manipulate any group in order to realize some sort of personal gain for herself. She acts in a trustworthy way and extends trust openly to others, especially those for whom she holds responsibility for performance evaluation. She appreciates the importance of genuine emotions and feelings in dealing with other people. While not attempting to suppress her own emotions, she does not become hostage to them. Even under duress and while dealing with multiple competing pressures, she remains composed, attentive, thoughtful, and well-spoken. | 