CONFIDENCE 101

Confidence is a state of being clear-headed either that a hypothesis or prediction is correct or that a chosen course of action is the best or most effective.

OBSERVATION 101

Observation skills require our senses to recognize, analyze, and recall our surroundings to gain information.

COHESION 101

A genuine consideration and regard for others that makes the group stronger and more resilient.

FORTITUDE 101

Fortitude is a strength of mind and emotional strength that enables courage in the face of adversity.

Language matters because language is a window to the soul. If we take little care of the terms we aspire to, our results will be mixed and we won’t understand why. The more specific our language, the more specific our outcomes.

EVALUATION 101

Evaluation is about discernment, good judgment, selection, self-improvement.

INTEGRITY 101

The practice of being honest and showing a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values; integrity is doing the right thing when no one is watching.

INVERSION 101

INVERSION IS AN APPROACH TO PROBLEM-SOLVING THAT STARTS WITH IMAGINING WORST-CASE SCENARIOS – AND THEN USING THOSE SCENARIOS AS THE BASIS FOR DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS.

Listening well requires a high degree of focus, energy, and attention to detail. We are listening for emotions, inflections, and facts—to hear what is “underneath” what is being said.

Imagination is a cognitive process used in mental functioning to help us think about possibilities. It helps us consider problems from new perspectives.