Embracing Our Personality
                  
                  
                  
                  
                     
                        
                        These six personality traits set the tone for our brand communications. They articulate
                           how we want our audiences to think and feel about the brand. Just as each person has
                           a unique personality, so does our brand. And just like a conversation reveals someone’s
                           personality, our voice reveals Missouri State’s.
                        
                        
                        It’s not necessary for your communication to overtly express every single personality
                           trait.
                        
                     
                        
                        Pragmatic and optimistic
                        
                        
                        Energized and motivated. Actively seeking to apply hard work and skill to address
                           society’s needs. Reflecting the innate nature of the students of Missouri State.
                        
                        
                        Pragmatic
                        
                        
                        Are you telling stories of innovative and resourceful people, who are focused on addressing
                           society’s needs in genuine and practical ways?
                        
                        
                        Optimistic
                        
                        
                        Do your subjects express positivity and a forward-looking quality – the attitude necessary
                           to anticipate the best and make it happen?
                        
                     
                        
                        Engaged and tenacious
                        
                        
                        High-achieving individuals. Fearlessly pursuing new ways to learn, grow and succeed.
                           Representing the drive and commitment to being active contributors to society.
                        
                        
                        Engaged
                        
                        
                        Are you expressing our natural tendency to go all in, making the extra effort to address
                           any challenge, great or small?
                        
                        
                        Tenacious
                        
                        
                        Does an unstoppable drive or an unshakable sense of purpose define your subjects or
                           play a role in your story?
                        
                     
                        
                        Genuine and grounded
                        
                        
                        Sincere and values-driven. Rooted in a strong foundation. Speaking to Missouri State’s
                           strong and long-lasting heritage.
                        
                        
                        Genuine
                        
                        
                        Will the reader get a sense of sincerity that comes from a culture of openness and
                           honesty, and a commitment to doing the right thing?
                        
                        
                        Grounded
                        
                        
                        Does your story reflect strong values in action, and a drive that comes from having
                           a clear sense of what truly matters?