and a confidant to those around me. However, I felt that I was not a trusting person and made sure there were barriers between me and others personally and professionally when it came to advancement within the organization. I noted my most significant values were honesty and integrity, independence, competition, respect, accountability, self-awareness, and communication. I believe this assessment is still relevant today.
Lastly, I strive to be an amiable person that puts a great amount of effort into building relationships and coalitions. As stated previously, challenging opportunities and the chance to effect change motivate me; I tend to run towards those tough, challenging, and messy opportunities as opposed to less challenging ones. Taking on the Executive MBA program at George Mason University, at this current time is an example of that.
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The investment that we make in ourselves. The best way to “sharpen the saw” is to eat right, exercise and stimulate your mind daily. I wholeheartedly believe in this habit. As a person who works out regularly, eats right, tries to find time throughout the day to meditate and is pursuing an EMBA degree after 15 years into my career; this will keep me sharp as I mature mentally and physically. For this section I was rated an average of 93 out of 100. As I stated above, I am very in tune with this habit, as I valued myself at an 88. However, I was critical of myself in “Takes time to find enjoyment and meaning in life.” This is an area I continue to grow in and that means a good deal to me. Coincidentally, this was the area I rated highest in by my bosses and peers. I received high marks in “takes steps to improve his/her leadership ability.” The greatest aspect others felt I needed to work on was “Seeks feedback on ways I can improve” and “Cares about others and tries to build lasting