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Leadership Pledge

I recognize that team members are our most important asset and that each one has something to contribute. Leadership is a form of service and, as a leader (rather than a "boss"), it is my duty to serve the interests of my team members, customers and company. I pledge to do as follows:

Carry out the letter and the spirit of the company policies, strategies, and philosophies and take the initiative to make things better.
Encourage open and honest communications by taking time to listen and respond in a positive manner.
Whenever possible, solicit team member input and involvement in decisions through the practice of "appropriate democracy."
Be willing to give, receive, and constructively respond to honest feedback.
Encourage teamwork and cooperation.
Recognize the efforts and achievements of my team members.
Value the differences in people and recognize the diversity of each person's gifts, perspectives, talents and skills.
Conduct myself with the highest ethics, honesty and integrity at all times and never ask for something to be done that I would not be willing to do myself.
Be honest and fair in all my dealings and treat team members with respect and dignity.
Deal with people fairly and without any bias or distinction as to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, pregnancy, or other irrelevant factors.
Deal with problems promptly in a professional, confidential, fair, and evenhanded manner, focusing on solutions (not blame).
Be a good teacher and coach and assist team members in achieving personal and professional growth.
Promote the welfare and growth of team members at all levels.
Promote a "family friendly" working environment and be flexible in meeting the needs of my team members, while also meeting the needs of my customers and company.
Do my best (within good business practice and the company's ability) to meet the career goals desired by my team members.
Be a good role model by demonstrating the best industry and management practices.
Be a good student of the industry, an active learner, and seek to grow as a leader.
Maintain constructive relations with my colleagues.
Be a good representative of my company in the community.
Keep my word and honor all obligations and commitments.
Understand that how I treat team members will directly impact customer service.

By operating with these principles I will warrant the privilege of leadership, be a preferred employer, and earn the respect and trust of my team members. I am willing to have my professional competence evaluated by my team members and my company as to my active demonstration of the above principals.

 

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