7 Character Traits That Actually Add Value

You get my age, you spend some time with folk.

It’s impossible to categorize, 100%, good and bad. Think of something you’re proud of that you did. Like, rescuing that turtle from the country road. Good on you. Now, think of something you’re not proud of at all.

Like, when you <intentionally left blank.>

Are we as good as the great? As horrific as the horrible? Usually, no. Somewhere in the middle. If you’ve got equal parts on the ledger, though, you fall somewhere in the middle. And that’s like doing the autopay for a donation to WWF — and ordering ivory candlesticks on the black market.

(Who does that?)

I’ve noticed these seven traits of people I’ve been blessed to know that add so much to everyone around them. I celebrate these. I aspire to these in the biggest ways. I share them today so that you may celebrate those around you like this, and strive to be there, too.

Professionalism

It doesn’t matter what you do, do it with pride. I’ve seen abhorrent behavior from the top of an organization. Also, the noblest acts from someone in a seemingly invisible role. No matter your tax bracket, take pride in what you do — and embrace servant leadership.