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The Discipline of Building Character

By Joseph L. Badaracco — 2006

We have all experienced, at one time or another, situations in which our professional responsibilities unexpectedly come into conflict with our deepest values.

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Ways to Build Character in Children

The qualities of character develop through an interplay of family, school, and community influences and the child’s individual temperament, experiences, and choices. Parents have many opportunities and tools to build their children’s character.

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Do Your Actions Match Your Values?

No matter what you think your values are, your actions tell the real story.

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Why Courage Is the King of Personality Traits: It Takes Courage to Hold to Your Values

We all love to think of ourselves as honourable and decent people. If I were to cite the most virtuous of values, I believe there would be few people who wouldn’t count courage among their own.

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Personal Values: How to Know Who You Really Are

What are your most important personal values? Do you actually value what you say you do, or are you lying to yourself? And just who the hell are you anyway?

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How to Grow the F*ck Up: A Guide to Humans

Learning how to grow up and be more mature starts with knowing what you truly value. Being an adult means sticking to your values, even when it’s not popular or doesn’t benefit you.

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