Gracious+professionalism

"The //FIRST// spirit encourages doing high-quality, well-informed work in a manner that leaves everyone feeling valued." --Dr. Woodie Flowers, National Advisor for //FIRST//

Gracious professionalism can and should mean different things to each of us. To outline some of its meanings:
 * Gracious attitudes and behaviors are "win-win."
 * Gracious folks respect others and let that respect show in their actions.
 * Gracious professionals make a valued contribution in a manner pleasing to others and to themselves as they possess special knowledge and are trusted by society to use that knowledge responsibly.

Source: //FIRST// LEGO League Coaches' Handbook, 2006; page 3