As a company leader and coach with clients and employees from all corners of the world, I believe it’s important that I’m transparent about what I stand for.
The values and ethics outlined below reflect the principles that our company and programs are built upon.
Kristen
Our Values
We believe it’s important to follow your own values, whatever they may be. These are the values we follow and hope to instill in our students.
We value Open-Minded Thinking
We recognize that our perspectives are shaped by our culture, upbringing, age, location in the world, and many other factors. We VALUE diverse opinions in this group. We don’t have to like the same things, hold the same political beliefs, or agree on everything in order to respect, value, and learn from each other.
*Please note, this does not mean that any form of discrimination will be tolerated in the name of “opinion”; it will not.
We value Gray Area
While ADHDers tend toward black and white thinking, in FOCUSED, we prioritize the gray. We are willing to be open to new ideas and we welcome the discomfort that comes with being surrounded by people who view the world differently.
We value Fun & Humor
We don’t take ourselves too seriously. We are optimists and we love to have fun. We laugh often and we laugh LOUDLY.
We value Community
In FOCUSED, community means that we have a shared ADHD experience. We have commonality around the diagnosis and experience of ADHD. Regardless of our differences, the ADHD experience is enough to connect us in a deep way.
We value Self-Responsibility
We believe that each human has been gifted the ability to take care of their own needs and get what they came for in the FOCUSED program. We are committed to creating an environment that empowers members to tap into their own internal authority.
Ethics
Our ethics are vital to every decision we make. They are the moral compass that guides us in everything we do.
People First
We demonstrate genuine kindness, understanding, and care for the livelihood of others. There is a firm commitment to doing the most good while causing the least amount of damage.
Truth
We will not censor ourselves. We will tell the truth and receive the truth – even when it’s ugly or uncomfortable. We will hold space for multiple truths to be present at one time.
Integrity
We are committed to doing things honestly.
We will do the right thing, simply because it is the right thing to do.
Trustworthiness
We keep promises and fullfil commitments to our clients and employees.
Respect
We have respect for employees, contractors, and clients. All opinions are valid, and each individual is treated as an equal.
Responsibility
We recognize the responsibilities we have to our clients and employees. We have a responsibility to lead with our ethics and values, and make decisions that benefit all involved with the company, not just certain individuals. As the company leader I also have the responsibility to model the standards we hold.
Equity
Each FOCUSED member will be treated with the same amount of care and be given the same resources and opportunities.
Inclusion
In FOCUSED, there are no “ins” and “outs” – we will not create cliques or popularity groups. No one will be discriminated against based on their age, race, gender, sexual identity, or any other identifying factor. All are valued. All are welcomed. All are loved. All are invited to participate in whatever ways feel most comfortable to them.
Did you feel yourself light up while reading these? Well, take that as a sign to join us in FOCUSED today.
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In addition to the ethics and values mentioned above, these are the values specific to the employees and contractors of the I Have ADHD/Focused Team:
Speed
We value quick work. We get things done fast.
Massive Action
Loyalty
We are loyal to Kristen, to this company, to our clients, and to each other. On this team, we have each other’s backs.
Being Direct
We say what we mean and we mean what we say. We don’t hold back from each other. If there is a problem or something that needs to be addressed, we say so.
Ownership
We treat this company like it’s our own baby. We anticipate problems and solve them in advance because we care deeply about the work.
B- Work
The Focused team is committed to modeling imperfection for each of our clients. We will not withhold value from clients in the name of making it perfect first. This comes at the cost of letting go of our egos and not waiting until our work is completely polished to allow it to impact the world.