About The 7 Pillars of Dignity & Respect
The 7 Pillars represent behaviors that help us create an environment of dignity, respect, and engagement for individuals, students, employees, customers, and communities. The 7 Pillars are presented as 7 individual modules; each module builds on the previous module(s).
7 Pillars of Dignity & Respect Overview
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Start With You
Self-Awareness is the first step toward becoming a Champion. Understand that our filters guide how we see ourselves and others.
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Sweat The Small Stuff
Understand the concepts of intent vs. impact. Become mindful of how you respond to others and be responsible for your words and actions.
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Build Cultural Awareness
Respond to others in a culturally appropriate manner. Treat others the way they want to be treated.
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Find Common Ground
Work through differences and gain agreement, while maintaining dignity and respect. Acknowledge the value of different perspectives.
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Join The Team
Create interactions on teams that are respectful of individual differences, build trust, limit bias and favoritism, and strive for the best overall outcomes.
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Lead The Way
Make inclusion, dignity and respect a part of your day-to-day practices.
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Do The Right Thing
Do your part to make your organization, school, community and sports team a better place for all to work, learn, live and play.