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Poem By Howard A. Walter (character) I Would Be True, For There Are Those Who Trust Me; I Would Be Pure, For There Are Those Who Care; I Would Be Strong, For There Are Those Who Suffer; I Would Be Brave, For There Is Much To Dare. I Would Be Friend Of All--- The Foe, The Friendless; I Would Be Giving, And Forget The Gift; I Would Be Humble, For I Know My Weakness; I Would Look Up, And Laugh, And Love, And Lift.

People Of Poor Character Tend To Blame Their Choices On Circumstances. Ethical People Make Good Choices Regardless Of Circumstances. If They Make Enough Good Choices, They Begin To Create Better Conditions For Themselves.

Enlightenment Writer And Philosopher Voltaire Likened Life To A Game Of Cards. Players Must Accept The Cards Dealt To Them. However, Once They Have Those Cards In Hand, They Alone Choose How They Will Play Them. They Decide What Risks And Actions To Take.

There Are Three Qualities A Leader Must Exemplify To Build Trust: Competence, Connection, And Character.

Your Teammates Will Stretch Your Vision Or Choke Your Dream.