Cardinal Spirit Award
The Cardinal Spirit Award recognizes the impact the outstanding people of the College of Business have on making this a great place to work.
See below for some ideas of the qualities that might identify a person with cardinal spirit and nominate someone you think fits the bill.
Exuding Positivity
Because of this person and his/her positive attitude… we work and learn in a happier, more positive place.
This person might…
- Always find the good in every person and every situation
- Greet you with a smile every day
- Share enthusiasm about the College and its mission, its students, and its employees
- Have a can-do attitude that focuses on yes more than on no
- Turns lemons into lemonade
Elevating Others
Because of this person and his/her selflessness… we, as individuals and the College as a whole, reach new heights.
This person might…
- Mentor or coach others
- Encourage and support others to “go for it!” (promotions, learning opportunities, personal passions)
- Help others build their confidence so they can rise to the challenge
- Advocate for others
- Share credit broadly and shine a spotlight on others
Caring Deeply
Because of this person and his/her big heart… we know that we belong to a community of care.
This person might…
- Offer pick-me-ups when others are down
- Help others in time of need
- Provide a listening ear or a shoulder to cry on
- Show genuine concern for others’ well-being
- Take time to get to know people personally and what matters to them beyond the day-to-day job
Getting It Done
Because of this person and his/her professional commitment and consistency… we are confident that we can “take care of business.”
This person might…
- Have an unstoppable work ethic
- Regularly go the extra mile to make sure work gets done
- Be the person you count on to finish every job they take on at a high quality level
- Meet every deadline
- Be your go-to person for fixing problems, even when it’s inconvenient