Character Traits

Ownership

Generic Definition

“going about a task as if you are doing it for yourself”

Biblical Definition

“going about a task with the understanding that it belongs to you as a specific assignment from God”

Bible Verse

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.”

Colossians 3:23-24

Notable Quotes

Pat Summitt

Basketball coach
“Responsibility equals accountability equals ownership. And a sense of ownership is the most powerful weapon a team or organization can have.”
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Haresh Sippy

Entrepreneur
“The sense of ownership is the key ingredient of success.”
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Robert Ringer

Entrepreneur
“Everything changes for the better when you take ownership of your own problems. ”
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Downloads

  • Character Trait Report (pdf)
    • Intended to be used on a weekly basis.
    • Students describe how they put the character trait into practice.
    • Parent affirms, signs and dates the document.

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