origin story

The CIC seal is more than a design. It is a symbol, a promise, and a reminder of why the CIC Initiative exists.

• The Shape: A circle, like a coin, represents permanence, value, and the weight of a promise that endures.
• The Gold Rim: Gold reflects integrity and credibility — precious, tested, and never counterfeit.
• The Green Field: Green stands for growth, renewal, and the living strength of character carried across time.
• The Three Faces: Man, woman, and child — a family — symbolizing that character is inherited, practiced, and passed from generation to generation.
• All Facing Forward: Together they look ahead, not behind, declaring that CIC is about legacy, progress, and the future we are shaping today.

Why CIC Was Formed

In a world where shortcuts are common, truth is negotiable, and credibility is fragile, there must be a standard that does not shift.

The CIC Initiative was created to call people back to that standard — to live with Character, anchored by Integrity, proven through Credibility. It begins in families, is tested in the workplace, and becomes the foundation of leadership, trust, and legacy.

This seal is the mark of that commitment. It reminds us that our words, our actions, and our choices are not just for today — they echo across generations.