1) Bravery helps leaders deal with discouragement and defeat by drawing from natural creativity and determination. 2) Vision allows leaders to see past current limitations and fully appreciate potential by looking beyond resources. 3) Respect for self and others enables effective relationships, motivation of others, and freedom from low self-esteem through pride, hope and enthusiasm.

1. Values of Leaders
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2. Bravery
Bravery, which springs from
natural creativity and a
determined spirit, helps the
leader deal with discouragement
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[1] Definitions are based on an entrepreneurship curriculum developed by
Michele Lansdowne, from the Salish and Kootenai tribes in Montana, and Lisa
Little Chief Bryan, from the Lakota tribes in South Dakota. It focuses on the
questions, choices and obstacles that entrepreneurs may face when growing
their businesses in Indian country.

3. Vision
Vision allows the leader to see
past his or her current position
and beyond limited resources to
more fully appreciate the
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4. Respect for self and others
Respect for one’s self and others
enables the individual to
appreciate his or her efforts,
relate effectively to family and
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This respect, which stems from
pride, hope, and enthusiasm,
frees leaders from the obstacles of
low self-esteem, hopelessness,
and anger.

5. Trust
Trust, which results from
reliability, compassion, and
gentleness, permits the leader to
overcome mistrust, selfishness,
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deals with employees, customers,
and vendors.

6. Honesty
Honesty, which emanates from
decisiveness in taking risks and
making choices, lets the leader
avoid false security and stay calm
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7. Generosity
Generosity, which develops from
supporting and leading others,
permits a leader to eliminate
prejudice and bias, reduce
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dysfunctions within the
organization.

8. Fortitude
Fortitude, which stems from
persistence, realism, and
consistency, strengthens the
leader against scattered thinking
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