Page 4 - GS Culture and Commitments

GIANT STEPS VALUES

G Those with growth mindset seek and thrive on challenges. They want to
GROWTH MINDSET

stretch themselves because they know that they will grow and learn.

S share in decisions, believe that they have the capacity to learn and lead, and remember what it feels like to learn.

STUDENT & PARTICIPANT CENTEREDNESS

Staff who are student/participant centered, don’t just individualize services and instruction, they also share the
learning process with the individual. Staff who embrace this value do so by allowing the student or participant to

C COLLABORATION

Team members working together toward a common goal or shared vision where
participation by team members is active and all contributions are considered valuable.

A ACCOUNTABILITY

Personal accountability is the belief that you are fully responsible for your own
actions and consequences. It’s a choice, a mindset and an expression of integrity.

R strengths in order to rebound from a setback or challenge. It is the ability to move forward
RESILIENCE

Resilience is the ability to recover from setbacks, adapt well to change, harness your inner

through problems and come out on the other side with new skills and renewed joy.

E EMPOWERMENT

Enabling others to solve problems, make decisions, and increase their
autonomy when given the proper tools, resources, and support.

S SELF-AWARENESS

Accurately knowing yourself, your strengths, and your limits will allow you

to be more effective in your relationships with other people.