KEY: 1. Attitude Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus Philippians 2:3-8 (NIV) “A good attitude puts you in the place of greatest potential. People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude.” John Maxwell quotes from his book ‘Attitude 101’ When I started my career right after university, I was so ill prepared for those experiences that would push my resolve to have the right attitude. I did not want to be seen as a ‘push-over’ but at the same time I did not want to become someone I would not be proud of. Buzzing in my subconscious was an awareness that I needed to act the way that I wanted to be thought of and not the way that I feel. I am not sure when exactly I developed this resolve or whether it was innate, but this part of my character has been a steady and consistent guide governing my behavior. I can always hold true to this and when I do not, my conscience simply does not rest. …show more content…
She was ladylike and modest and groomed me in how a ‘lady’ behaves and the like. I loved Audrey Hepburn’s style … very sophisticated, ladylike and stylish all at the same time! I often poured over JC Penny catalogues to see how to put my clothes together. Now I look at magazines and social media to see what is fashionable and also what NOT to wear. I also look around me to see how others are dressed and note what I admire and then incorporate those into my own style. Not surprisingly, I’ve become a fan of beautiful and well-made dresses, cardigans and scarves for work with a great accent piece whether that is a necklace, a scarf or a bracelet. Make-up for me should be enhancing and certainly not a distraction, shoes comfortable and handbags stylish but