WORTH READING 28 Nov 2005

Top 10 Qualities of Excellence

1. Natural Talent

Know Your Brilliance!
An uncut diamond has a wealth of unrealized possibility and brilliance. The
beauty inherent in the diamond beckons us to develop its potential.
Likewise, we are at our best when we develop our natural talent. Know your
brilliance and learn to become it every day.

2. Invest in your success.

Life rewards those who are invested in their success. If you're ambivalent
about what you really want, you won't get what's most important. Let what
ever it is you're striving for mean something to you! Don't stay stuck if
you're not happy or making progress. Invest in your success so you're
completely passionate and motivated towards realizing your dream. Believe in
your dream and you'll be invested in the creation of your success.

3. Integrity

When you have integrity, your word means something. If people can't depend
on your word, integrity's lacking. If your actions aren't aligned with your
words, a disconnect occurs this disconnect then compromises your
integrity. Integrity is the quality of being complete and undivided
living from "what's right." Live life so that you are always in a state of
integrity.

4. Passion

Passion is that which deeply moves us. It's the fire from within and that
which motivates us. Passion deeply stirs us and compels us into action.
Passion gives us the ability to be touched, moved and inspired. Passion is
at the core of excellence tap into yours and let it guide your
vision!

5. High Standards

Excellence implies striving for quality. Standards of excellence are those
that are flawless and impeccable. Do you complete work? Do you surround
yourself with people who nourish your spirit and intellect? Do you address
discrepancies or concerns on the spot? Good isn't enough; we need to exceed
expectations and continually raise the bar for excellence. In this way,
quality is continually generated.

6. Creativity and Innovation

Creativity and innovation require openness and questioning. The belief that
anything's possible paves the way for creative thinking. *Outside of the
box* thinking produces innovation, and what company doesn't want to be at
the forefront of innovation? Creativity and innovation require a boldness to
play and discover... to be comfortable enough to admit that one doesn't know
the answers. It's in the openness to not knowing the answers that allow
creativity and innovation to be born.

7. Self Awareness

Self-awareness, particularly about the supports and structures that bring
out our best, is key. Lacking self-awareness is like stumbling in the dark -
one randomly bumps into what one is looking for. Contrast this to knowing
exactly the supports and structures that support you. With self-awareness,
one is able to get oneself *into the zone* with precision and accuracy. Pay
attention and observe yourself to enhance your self-awareness skills.

8. Commitment

Commitment implies a willingness and a *stick-to-it-ness.* If one is
committed, one's support is uncompromising and unending. One is willing to
do anything in support of the commitment. Commitment drives us and anchors
us during challenging times. Commitment enables us to maintain a high degree
of perseverance. Commitment opens the door to self-mastery and excellence.

9. Showing Up

It doesn't matter HOW we show up, what matters is THAT we show up. Day after
day, step after step. Don't let temporary obstacles keep you from showing up
on a day to day basis. Pace yourself like an athlete and learn to develop
new habits by incorporating the behavior on a day to day to day basis. Show
up no matter what, and you'll gain stability and forward momentum as you
move your vision forward.

10. Contribution

Looking back, what do you want the memories of your life to be? Excellence
isn't solely about success, measured by how much money or notoriety we gain.
Success is definitely not excellence if we've stomped on people en route to
our goals!

Excellence is about contributing our best to the world while evoking others
to do the same. It's about understanding our place and making our mark in
the world, as we attempt to make it a better place.

Excellence is about contribution and honouring others as we move forward
towards our vision.

Excellence lies in the hearts of all who evoke it in others by mentoring,
supporting, exemplifying and giving back

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