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RESPECT
Respect starts with a fundamental belief in the talents and abilities of all people. It means recognizing a basic spiritual connection shared by everyone. We strive to listen to the other person, group, or mindset to understand who they are with their hopes and dreams.

SEEK BALANCE
There are many facets to a successful life. We’re accountable for our weaknesses and work hard to be the best at what we do, but we cannot realize our true potential without also having meaningful time for families, for friends, and for personal discovery.

ONE NETWORK, ONE TEAM
We value the unique gifts of each individual and we openly bring our own interests and skills to the table. But we always remember that together we can do more than we could ever do alone.

ASPIRE TO EXCELLENCE
We strive for the highest possible quality in everything we do. Excellence means having high expectations of everyone we work with, including ourselves, then providing the systems and support needed to achieve our goals. Excellence is a form of respect.

UNLEASH POTENTIAL
Every person has the potential, though not always the opportunity, to do great things. We strive to see the strengths in people and work with them to create the opportunity that allows those strengths to flourish.

CREATE OPPORTUNITY
We strive to create a safe space where decision-making power is shared among partners, adults and youth. By building a positive network of relationships we can open doors that change lives. We are willing to take risks and we relish the challenge of having a vision and making it real.

ALWAYS LEARN
Both as individuals and as a Network we seek constantly to learn and grow. We are both students and teachers. To learn, we ask ourselves hard questions, listen well, and believe that we can learn something from everyone. Honest reflection is the first step toward realizing our full potential.

BE ACCOUNTABLE
We want to be accountable to everyone we deal with externally and to each other internally. We must be honest, even when it’s hard. We pay attention to detail and performance. Above all, we take responsibility for our actions.

HAVE FUN
We take our work seriously but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Laughing puts many things in perspective