Consciousness of self
Awareness of the beliefs, values, attitudes, and emotions that motivate one to take action.
Congruence
Thinking, feeling, and behaving with consistency, genuineness, authenticity, and honesty towards others; actions are consistent with most deeply-held beliefs and convictions.
Commitment
The psychic energy that motivates the individual to serve and that drives the collective effort; implies passion, intensity, and duration, and is directed toward both the group activity as well as its intended outcomes.
Collaboration
To work with others in a common effort; constitutes the cornerstone value of the group leadership effort because it empowers self and others through trust.
Common purpose
To work with shared aims and values; facilitates the group’s ability to engage in collective analysis of issues at hand and the task to be undertaken.
Controversy with civility
Recognizes two fundamental realities of any creative group effort: that differences in viewpoint are inevitable, and that such differences must be aired openly, but with civility.Civility implies respect for others, a willingness to hear each others’ views, and the exercise of restraint in criticizing the views and actions of others.
Citizenship
The process whereby an individual and the collaborative group become responsibly connected to the community and the society through the leadership development activity.To be a good citizen is to work for positive change on the behalf of others and the community.
Change
The ability to adapt to environments and situations that are constantly evolving, while maintaining the core functions of the group.