*Personal Conduct
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OLD – Act or manner of one carrying on; directing or managing one-self; deportment; mode of moral action. To rate or regard highly; to have in high esteem; to appreciate; prize. (Professionalism - Of or pertaining to a calling; conforming to the rules or standards of such a calling; following some line of conduct as if it were a calling.
MID - To lead and guide oneself in terms of managing, controlling and directing one’s behavior. That quality of a thing that makes it more or less desirable or useful; the social principles, goals or standards held by an individual, class or society. (Professionalism - Engaged in a specific occupation for pay; earning one’s living from an activity, such as a sport, not normally thought of as an occupation; a person who does something with great skill.
NEW - The adjusting of one’s judgement of what is consistently important in one’s personal daily life as an “officer and a gentleman” – in terms of principles or standards of behavior - to better match up with Coast Guard organizational Core Values of Duty Honor Country and by consistently doing that in a manner deserving of the public’s trust. (Professionalism - The competence or skill expected of a person engaged in a specified activity as one's main paid occupation rather than as a pastime - especially an occupation that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification).
A. Character (Confidence) ((Reputation))/Courage (Opportunity) (( (Risk-Taking))
B. Continual Learning (Curiosity)) ((Knowledge))/Expertise (Experience) ((Seamanship))
C. Military Core Values – (Commitment) ((Country)) (((Duty))) ((((Honor)))) ((((Respect))))
D. Political Savvy (Humility) ((Humor))