Growth Mindset"You're either growing or you're dying. There ain't no third direction." — Big Tom CallahanContinuous improvement is a foundational concept in software development. The benefits of this mindset extend well beyond the Boy Scout Rule. One area often overlooked is personal professional development. Too often professionals will do their job day in and day out and years later realize that they haven't developed the skills they need to stay relevant. Taking a purposeful, active approach to personal improvement provides immense value. It's one of the core values that permeates my sphere of influence.Positivity"Nobody can be successful unless he loves his work." — David SarnoffI geek out on books about how our minds work. Time and again research shows that happiness and positivity are the sources of success, not vice versa. I want team members who _like_ to come into work each and every day. It's a contagious attitude that creates an enjoyable environment that leads to more success. I've found that learning about what people enjoy and incorporating that into the workplace provides numerous benefits that far exceed the costs.Outcomes"Begin with the end in mind" — Steven R CoveyEngineers are problem solvers and will fall in love with building a solution. So much so that often the solution overshadows the original problem. This has many names: gold plating, scope creep, kitchen sink syndrome. To provide effective solutions you have to maintain laser focus on the finish line. It's rewarding to accomplish a goal by providing real value to your users. When you keep focus on the goal, you get that feeling time and time again. I've been creating effective teams for years, most recently in the TELS line of business at Direct Supply. We build software to help residents of the Senior Living community. Our work makes their lives safer and more comfortable. I love my job, have deep respect for my team, and am thankful for this opportunity to make a difference.