Ethics and the vast majority of people

I must believe most people are good. We all love our family, our parents, our siblings, etc., and sometimes even a colleague (I mean taht in the best of ways) and today I had a conversation with a former colleague. For years I wondered why he hung out with another colleague we all knew lied, did not work, made up stuff to cover for his lack of it all...finally the one former colleague I spoke with today finds out the truth about his buddy. For some of us it may take a little longer but eventually the truth prevails. As my friend and former colleague said, I finally figured out he was full of empty promises...empty promises, never commitments except to self. As a former boss once said, you can judge a person by the company they keep and sometimes you can judge a book by the cover.

Truth will prevail. Honesty is a given. Engagement is what makes a relationship work and ethics is important, still, if not the most important variable in life and living. Work does matter and getting by is not good enough. Engagement and ethics plus stretching ones self to creat a moment is time to serve others.

Sage Advice?

– Be a good listener; hear the words AND comprehend the meaning –
– Look with a focus on education and wisdom –
– Stress is emotionally, financially, and physically expensive –
– Greed is not good -
– Listening and watching are crucial –
– Doing the wrong things will catch up with you eventually –
– Keep your focus on ethics –
– Do what is right when no one is watching –
– Giving back is important, whether to community, family, or church –
– Stretch yourself and never stop learning –
– Appreciate the broader view –

Quotes in plain English...

Sage Advice from Ivan Schon
– Always be positive –
– Get an education –
– Embrace your vision –
– Be open to opportunity –
– Be grateful for what you have –
– Be happy where you are –
– Look for the good around you –
– Contentment is in the moment –
– Be content with marriage and enjoy life; embrace family –

Intregity, Ethics, Trust

It's all about the basic principals in business, in life, in relationships, in social media, in all we touch and all activities.

Ethics and Politics

After a discussion this morning with another professional we talked about all the local politicans that have gone to jail in our community. When was it OK to take taxpayers money intended for a budgeted project and use it as your own piggy bank?

Trust is at an all time low in this country. This afternoon another colleague told me about a very large non-profit that had misrepresented information and basically lied. No wonder young people are questioning who they can trust.

We need to be an example for everyone, but an example of what not to be in our actions, behaviors and even when we think no one is looking.

relationships matter

Today a friend called and somehow we started talking about relationships. I was sharing some marketing information I thought may be useful to him and one thought led to another. We talked about how technology is great but has been shoved down our throats, literary and that led back to relationships. When you can look someone in the eye, share a bonding story, listen to a fear or concern, reach out and touch as life in a positive way it is so important. So often we can look the other way and avoid another person but it is so rewarding to hear the words, thanks for the phone call, thanks for listening, thanks for being there. Relationships do matter and friendship is a revered commitment.

That's how a book was written, it was about the relationships based on trust, ethics, integrity, all those good human traits.

FarmLinks CEO, David Pursell

When David and I interviewed he had shared the creation concept of FarmLinks. From a fertilizer company to a vast and beautiful place in the heart of this state, the determination, vision, foresight, whatever you want to call it this is beautiful.

God gave us the earth and some people just know how to use their God given talent, their gifts, to make it worth sharing. FarmLinks is a place to share and enjoy the serenity of nature.

What would you like to see in your life?

"The Golden Rule in practice. If people would live by the Bible we would not have to have laws." Susie Kelley, CEO of Concept, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama

It is always amazing how good people can take it all down to basics. They do the same in business and in their personal lives. Another of Susie's quote was "honestly is number one." Oh how true!

Another one of the CEO mused at how people think they can get by and not get caught...eventually it all comes out, one way or the other.

The Rogers Group, Nashville, Tennessee

Jerry Geragthy has a passion for making small business work. A seasonal business and the economy has taken a toll on employment and Jerry had two things to say about
best business practices.

1) hire intelligent people
2) hire people with the right attitude

Sounds good to me!

Another quote

“Your emotions tell you whether you’re on the right track or not” Trae Williamson, President, Williamson Auto Group