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It is truly an honor and a blessing to lead this amazing organization as the Vice President of CHI Friendship. My hope and vision are to continue building upon what CHI Friendship does best—support people. I have been employed at CHI Friendship for over 20 years, and I am so impressed by how we continue to raise the bar for each person we support. I believe that each person we support is the face of Christ and that we must continue to look at abilities and not the disability. I am an advocate for individualized comprehensive supports, community employment, and least intrusive supports for each person. My leadership style remains the same today as it has been for several years. I believe that all leaders need to identify their main leadership style to have a better understanding of who they are. I created my leadership style using my strengths, my passions, and personal values that truly define who I am. My core leadership style is servant leadership. To me, serving others is the right thing for me to do. I, as a servant leader, will always try to put each person we support and staff before myself. This is not only my leadership style, but it's who I am as a person. Helping others is part of my personal spirituality, and it brings me life. I make many decisions on behalf of those who need me most, and all the decisions I have to make will be a direct impact on our mission and legacy, so I don't make them lightly. Servant leadership is so important to me. It's who I am, and it's what I do. I learned in Sunday school that God helped each person He could; it was the right thing to do. I witness great services and supports everyday within all departments, from all employees, yet I am always open to how we can continue to improve upon our current services. I also appreciate the team approach to discussing the next innovative way of service delivery. I am always available to hear all stakeholders' input and ideas. You can reach me at dorileslie@catholichealth.net or 701-235-8217. As I lead this wonderful organization, I want the best for myself and everyone around me. I am not scared to be myself and make a difference for others. My top eight values guide and lead my decisions each day. I try to be the best person I can be and know that each decision I make affects other people. I am not perfect, but I am proud of who I have become and of this organization. By the grace of God, I can continue to lead with reverence in all I do. Kind Regards, Dori Leslie Vice President, CHI Friendship I will choose to be happy and always see the glass half full. I want happiness for myself and others. I am authentic and am proud of that. My parents told me to tell the truth and be myself when I was growing up. I am myself in all situations and don't try to be anyone or anything that I am not. I do things the way they feel right for me. I will always be centered around my family. I consider my family to include people beyond just my blood relatives. My family members are those people I rely on, spend time with, and care for with my whole heart. I am at my best when I am serving others. Servant leadership is important to me. It's who I am, and it's what I do. Helping others is part of my personal spirituality, and it brings me joy. DEAR FRIENDS, I will stay strong and persevere in tough situations. Perseverance is vital to ensuring I can get myself or an organization through the hard times. I am steadfast, unwavering, and ready to advocate when needed. I will remain organized in all aspects of my life. I will continue to embrace my creativity. I see the world as a playground to be as creative as I want to be. I will continue to support, embrace, and participate in humor. I believe that humor is good for the mind, body, and soul. I have found that humor can help in conflict, in sadness, and in stressful situations. I would not be as effective in servant leadership without humor. 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 8 Dori's Personal Values CHI FRIENDSHIP /// chifriendship.com 10