NWMO Culture of Character - TRAITS



March Trait - Cooperation
Working together toward a common goal

“In the end, all business operations can be reduced to three words: people, product and profits. Unless you've got a good team, you can't do much with the other two.” ~Lee Iacocca

“The only thing that will redeem mankind is cooperation.” ~Bertrand Russell

"Union gives strength." ~Aesop

“Only strength can cooperate. Weakness can only beg" ~Dwight D. Eisenhower

"We cannot learn from one another until we stop shouting at one another -- until we speak quietly enough so that our words can be heard as well as our voices." ~Richard M. Nixon

"If we do not hang together, we will all hang separately ~"Benjamin Franklin

• January Tolerance – acceptance of differences and the uniqueness of others and celebrating the common ground we share
• February Honesty – being truthful in what you say and do
• March Cooperation – working together toward a common goal
• April Perseverance – demonstrating determination and commitment to complete a task
• May Patience – ability to remain calm and to wait for what you want
• June Confidence – freedom from doubt and believing in yourself
• July Integrity – always doing the right thing even when no one else is watching
• August Responsibility – taking ownership of what you say and do
• September Respect – treating others with courtesy and honor
• October Self-control – having control over one’s actions, words, & emotions
• November Citizenship – being loyal to your school, community, & country
• December Compassion – caring for others with kindness
  

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