1.BRING THE ENERGY
Energy is contagious. Choose positivity. Smile. Have fun and help others have fun too.
2.WORK HARD. PLAY HARD.
Hustle with purpose and celebrate the wins. Compete hard and enjoy the journey.
3.CELEBRATE OUR PEOPLE
Participants, partners, volunteers, sponsors, and teammates matter. Recognize them often and sincerely.
4.BUILD REAL RELATIONSHIPS
Engage socially with purpose. Invest in partners, volunteers, and influencers beyond transactions.
5.FAMILY FIRST
Strong families build strong teams. Protect healthy boundaries and balance.
6.THINK LIKE A GOLDFISH
Learn the lesson and move on. Don’t dwell on mistakes; improve and keep swimming.
7.HONOR COMMITMENTS
Reliability builds trust. Deliver as promised and communicate early if changes are required.
8.COMMUNICATE CLEARLY AND EARLY
No surprises. Share information proactively. Be professional in every setting.
9.HAVE DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS EARLY
Address issues directly and respectfully. Problems rarely improve with time.
10.LISTEN FIRST
Seek to understand before being understood. Ask questions. Be a sponge.
11.SUPPORT THE TEAM
Step in when needed. Prioritize team success over individual credit.
12.TAKE OWNERSHIP
IF IT IS TO BE, IT IS UP TO ME. Own outcomes, not excuses.
13.ANSWER THE BELL
Show up prepared, on time, and ready to perform. Five minutes early is on time.
14.REPRESENT NSC WELL
In public, online, and in private conversations – protect and promote the brand.
15.DEVELOP PEOPLE
Help others grow. Share knowledge. Lead by example.
16.LEAVE IT BETTER THAN YOU FOUND IT
Facilities, relationships, systems, events – Ensure everything improves because of the organization’s involvement.
17.CHECK. DOUBLE CHECK. TRIPLE CHECK
Details matter. Accuracy builds trust.
18.FIND A WAY
Obstacles are not excuses. Be resourceful and solution-oriented.
19.EAT YOUR FROG
Discipline creates momentum. Tackle the hardest task first.
20.BE PROACTIVE
Anticipate needs before they arise. Solve problems before they grow.
21.COMPETE TO WIN
Pursue growth in participants, partnerships, funding, and impact. Set goals, create, and execute a game plan. Win or lose, strive to learn, adjust, and get right back in the game.
22.THINK DIFFERENTLY
Be innovative. Think outside the box. Don’t settle for “the way it’s always been done.”
23.“GOOD ENOUGH” IS NEVER GOOD ENOUGH
Strive for better. Take pride in the work. Go above and beyond.
24.EMBRACE CHANGE AND GROWTH
Improvement is the standard. Adapt quickly. Learn constantly.