I want to share the RISE core values that guide how I work, how I make decisions, and how I show up in everyday life. These are the standards I hold myself to. As leaders we need to have values and standards. I got these from my mentor, so now I share them with you. These values are simple, but they shape everything. R — Responsibility Responsibility means you own your actions, decisions, and outcomes without excuses. You: • take ownership instead of shifting blame • fix problems instead of explaining them away • grow by taking on responsibility instead of avoiding it This applies to your work, communication, health, finances, and the people who rely on you. In practice: • “I’ll handle it.” • “I’ll fix it and it won’t happen again.” • “This was my mistake and I’m taking care of it.” I — Integrity Integrity means you do what you said you’d do, when you said you’d do it. You: • treat your word like a contract • stay consistent • stay honest and transparent In practice: • delivering on deadlines • communicating early when plans change • keeping promises to clients, coworkers, and family Integrity builds trust. Trust builds strong relationships and long-term success. S — Service Service means you make people’s lives better because you’re involved. You: • go above baseline • provide value without being asked • contribute to the success of others In practice: • sending a follow-up message someone didn’t expect • adding extra clarity, effort, or support • doing more than what was required Small gestures matter. People remember being valued. E — Excellence Excellence means taking pride in what you do and doing it the right way. You: • aim for consistent quality, not perfection • finish the work, not half-finish it • build mastery through repetition In practice: • cleaning up your mess • double-checking your work • improving systems, reps, and results Excellence becomes a habit. Habit becomes mastery. Summary: Responsibility — Own everything that is yours.