Our Values…The Windsor Way

COMPASSION

Touch gently. Empathetic listening. Acknowledging all people. Pass encouragements. Give hugs. Ease fear and loneliness. Provide inspiration. Chase away despair. Handle with care. Nurture others. Speak kindly and with respect.

CIVILITY

Approachable. Common courtesy. Polite words. Talk to each other. Watch what you say and where you say it. Don’t be easily offended. Use “talking stick” philosophy. Agree to disagree. Personable.

DILIGENCE

Don’t give up. Work smart. Efficiency. Work hard.

DIGNITY

Call people by name. Make eye contact. Smile. Introduce yourself. Show respect. Knock before you enter. Treat others as they wish to be treated. Seek first to understand, then to be understood. Recognize and compliment others.

HONESTY

Tell the truth. Don’t ever cover up. You will not be in trouble for telling the truth.

HUMOR

Laugh often and have fun but never at someone’s expense. Laugh some more. Observe others’ playfulness. Smile. Don’t take yourself so seriously.

INNOVATION

Ask the “why?” question. Courageously create better ways of doing. Good enough is never good enough if better is possible. Don’t be afraid of change…change is cool. Encourage new and different ideas. Look beyond your small world to other possibilities.

INTEGRITY

Private performances exceed public performances. Above reproach. Blameless. Ask for help when you need it. Speak well of those not present. Keep promises. Project that which you can expect in return.

LOYALTY

Give it first…Then ask for it. Keep confidences. Build trust with others.

RESPONSIVENESS

Anticipate. Take initiative. Respond quickly. Help or find help. Practice “Servant Leadership”.