Consciousness of Self

Awareness of the beliefs, values, attitudes, and emotions that motivate one to takeaction.

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 towards 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

Recognises 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 other’s views, and the exercise of restraint in criticising 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 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.