A – Ambition

N – Nourish – to develop

T – Trust worthy

S – Stalwart: strong and brave; valiant; firm, steadfast.

T – Team player: a person who willingly works in cooperation with others.

O – Optimistic: disposed to take a favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most
favorable outcome.

P - Perseverant: persistence in a course of action or purpose, especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles,

or discouragement.

P – Passionate: showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief.

A - Audacious: boldness, especially with confident disregard for personal safety, conventional thought,
or other restrictions.

B – Brave: possessing or exhibiting courage or courageous endurance.

L – Listener: Great leaders understand the 2:1 ratio—two ears and one mouth. Leaders don’t just give
orders. They listen to their team, their customers, their peers, and their competitors because they know
it is the best way to understand a situation so they can make the best decision possible.

E – Encouraging: to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence; to promote, advance.