Core Values

In my personal and professional life, my core values are summed up in an easy to remember acronym: GRIP

Growth

Growth refers to the belief that one's abilities, intelligence, and talents can be developed and improved through dedication, effort, learning, and perseverance. Growing involves embracing life's challenges and continually learning from our wins and losses.

Rather, you must grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. All glory to him, both now and forever! Amen.

—2 Peter 3:18, New Living Translation (NLT)

Respect

Respect means treating people with consideration, fairness, and politeness.

Don't be selfish; don't try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don't look out only for your own interests, but taken an interest in others, too. —Philippians 2:3-4 NLT

Integrity

Integrity often requires courage to do what is right, even when it's difficult, unpopular, or risky. This can mean standing up for one's beliefs or defending others when it's not easy. Do what is right, even when nobody is looking.

He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity. —Proverbs 2:7 NLT

People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed. —Proverbs 10:9 NLT

Poise

Poise refers to self-assuredness, calmness, and dignity under pressure on and off the tennis court. It's about maintaining one's composure and confidence, regardless of the circumstances. Having control over one's emotions and responses is a key aspect of poise.

A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered. —Proverbs 17:27 NLT