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Building Character
It is also where we feature information on the Character Quality of the Month (below). In addition to practicing and building
oneself, there are many ways for businesses, schools, faith organizations and local government to encourage and feature each Character Quality of the Month.
Deference
Character Quality of the Month
Deference brings to mind the waiter rule. “A person, who is nice to you but rude to the waiter, or to others, is not a nice person.” This was penned by Raytheon CEO Bill Swanson in a booklet of 33 short leadership rules he called Swanson"s Unwritten Rules of Management. Many rude people can justify their behavior because they are not doing anything “wrong” but Deference challenges us to do more “right”. We may have every right to say offensive things but it does not mean it is the right thing to do. This month, practice Deference by being cognizant of those around us and taking responsibility for living together in harmony.
Rudeness is a weak man"s imitation of strength. ~Eric Hoffer “The secret, Joey, is to know you're somebody without thinking you're somebody." ~Dennis the Menace Character qualities are courtesy of Character First!
The Character Qualities of the Month are adapted from the book Achieving True Success, published by the International Association of Character Cities. This material is copyright © 2012 by the Character Council of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, unless otherwise noted. |
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We devote several pages in this branch to explain some of our philosophies about character. The Build Character section of our web site provides insight into our core belief that through encouragement and positive reinforcement, these character qualities will help to strengthen and grow the fabric of ourselves, our families and our community.