I know whether I tend toward gatekeeper (too harsh), Santa (too lenient), or sensei (calibrated).

I assess candidates against clear criteria rather than my personal mood or bias.

I am rigorous and demanding while remaining developmental and fair.

I can deliver a negative assessment without being cruel about it.

I can see potential without ignoring evidence of problems.

I calibrate my evaluations against outcomes: did the people I passed succeed?

I am neither impressed by everyone nor impossible to impress.

I separate 'not good enough for me' from 'not good enough for the standard.'

I take evaluator responsibility seriously because candidates carry my imprint forward.

I invest in becoming a better assessor, not just a busier one.