Strengths and Values
JUDGMENT: OPEN-MINDENDESS OR CRITICAL THINKING
PRUDENCE: CAUTIOUS WISDOM
Problem solver
Thinker
Great ability to retain and learn new
information
KINDNESS: ACT KINDLY FOR ITS OWN SAKE
both motivate and
encourage me
Reliable
You share your joy.
Good listener
Considerate
Motivated
Connects the dots
Logically sequenced towards a goal
Storytelling: writing, reading, listening
Determined to get the job done
Organized
Ability to plan ahead
Think outside the box to problem solve
Smart
Amazing teacher
Patient as a teacher
Analytical
Grounding self in facts, what's reasonable, what you have control over
Understanding
Selfless
Always thinking about staff you support and mentor
Responsive
Investment into anything you're involved in
Thoughtful
HONESTY
Opinionated
Provide honest, straightforward feedback
Resourceful
"If I got a problem, yo you'll solve it."
Interviewing: Listening deeply and putting people at ease
Ability to teach others
Persistent
Great way of handing down knowledge
Create an environment where people feel comfortable asking questions
Go above and beyond to produce high quality, responsive, visually appealing reports and deliverables that meet the needs of our clients (and potential clients).
help me feel comfortable in my own skin and helped me embrace things I saw as flaws
help me talk through the serious stuff and nonsense
In trying to understand more yourself, your questions help me reach a deeper understanding
help spark a different approach to a problem or a new way of thinking
you are the person I turn to (for anything) when I need help, just to vent, and/or procrastinate
whenever I was confused about something and needed to reflect, I knew I could always talk through things with you
call me out when needed
Comforting
encourage me to be healthier
key to me braving to cook on the stove
Passionate: You stand up for what you believe in.
know you'll be there for/with me
Humanistic - Real concern for others
motivated me to advance my career
If it were not for your guidance and mentorship I would not be where I am today.
I felt very comfortable transitioning some of my project responsibilities to you (which is not an easy thing for me!)
Impartial by default
Focus
taught us a lot about the real human needs of disadvantaged or minority people, and how to really slow down, consider, and empathize with their unique challenges before either judging or attempting to come up with a plan of action
Candid
GRATITUDE: EXPRESS THANKFULNESS AND GRATEFUL IN GENERAL
it was obvious you had the skills and abilities to manage projects right from the start
Follow-through
Self assured, raw (native) intelligence
Knowledgeable
Care what others have to say
Dedicated to clients, colleagues, community
Being in nature to clear my mind and take in beautiful things
Walking around the neighborhood: gives me ideas
Listening to podcasts: storytelling and new perspectives
Cooking for joy: learning new recipes, techniques
Yoga
Writing and presentation ability
Editing: reviewing, refining, making the story pop
Knitting
Knitting
Remind me to stay politically involved and engaged
Caring: You support many people in your life.
Know when everything is due and how to get it done. Keep track of all the important things.
ability to juggle a million things and keep them all straight from home to work to friends and family.
Fun and goofy
You are prepared and ready.
You make lists to make sure you get it done right.
You hold yourself to a high standard and live up to it.
build in time to support junior staff and help them along.
Think about what you are going to say and then say it
You are there to listen to me
You help find solutions.
You communicate your care when people need to hear it.
You send packages and notes to keep connected and send love from distance.
help me remember to have fun, let loose, and not be so serious.
You have supported me through some tough times and taught me to be more empathetic.
Invest in things that you care about.
Take action to support your beliefs (and inspire me to do it more too).
You do the work to learn and grow around things you are passionate about.
You are willing to confront and defend your beliefs and positions.
You are always preparing in advance for your work meetings,
you have a strong understanding of your project workflows and schedules, and you stick to them
Planning and strategizing about how to get things done
You make people laugh.
You think deeply about issues you care about.
Funny
make time for yourself (yoga, puzzling, knitting, catching up with friends)
Reading: immersive and transportative
find new things to do and places to go
I am a better researcher, leader, and community member because of you and what I have learned from our work together
You make time to connect and support your friends and family
Data analysis: proofing, finding and fixing errors
Mentoring staff: sharing knowledge, encouraging growth
Researching organizations to donate to, companies to purchase from
Puzzling (literal and also this puzzle)