1 - Be clear for yourself about your core moral values - Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Resiliency.....Integrity.

2 -Identify at least one close colleague, preferably someone in your work team - grade-level or subject or 'house' - someone who is ready to make a similar commitment to personal and professional growth.  Note:  It is well documented that having just one like-minded colleague vastly increases our ability to stand for what we believe even in the face of strong opposition.