ABSTRACT
Self-awareness of an inventory of values and character traits permit individuals to assess their own stance and focus on educating others. Knowing the range of values and character traits enables individuals to consider the correct weighting of values and fit them with situations. Acting on the values depends upon personal integrity and the psychological capacities to overcome inner desire and exercise self-discipline for intentional ends. Integrity bonds to its moral twin responsibility. Faithfulness and daily courage prepare people to engage the daily grind, encounter opposition and find meaning and worth. Respect for self and work oblige competence to master knowledge and skills. Competence bonds with self-respect and a deep commitment to honesty and truthfulness that permits adaptation. The values and virtues enable accountability and transparency. Transparency makes possible honest evaluation of outcomes and helps stakeholder appraisal. Transparency, honesty, accountability and truthfulness build legitimacy, test whether purpose meets expectations and offset hiding and distorting information. They bolster inclusion, listening to diverse groups and integrating diverse professional frameworks. The values cumulatively contribute to being stewards of the long-term welfare of an institution and special obligations of efficiency and transparency that flow from taxed and donated funds.
