1. Bring an open and positive attitude to work and participate actively. 
2. Communicate openly and with respect.
3. Exercise patience with yourself and others. 
4. Stay calm, manage emotions, and de-escalate tense situations.
5. Share your experience and knowledge and listen to and learn from others.
6. Communicate questions, concerns, ideas, and observations. 
7. Identify and communicate what makes you feel motivated, excited, or inspired.
8. Know your own as well as your team’s respective roles and responsibilities.
9. Help to create and insist on a safe work environment by following safety protocols and emergency procedures. 
10. Be organized and use care when observing, recording, or reporting.
11. Know your own as well as your team’s respective skills and strengths.
12. Recognize where you feel less confident or in need of more training or experience. 
13. Be open to learning new things and taking on responsibility. 

Special thanks to Nanwakolas Guardians for contributing their ideas and experience to this resource.