part one character Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing. --Abraham Lincoln When we look at our careers, each of us can identify at least one, if not more, instances when we had to make a difficult decision because a situa- tion or opportunity was conflicting with our values. Knowing what our values are, knowing just what we stand for, can make those decisions eas- ier. We know just what to do. And basing these decisions on positive val-