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 –

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.

Another CEO quote

Trae Williamson, President of The Williamson Auto Group, Miami, Florida in October 2009 interview while compiling the book, CEO Speaks, Sage Advice During Turbulent Times, released June 2010.

Trae & I were discussing enlightened experiences: "It is a form of Buddhism. I have not replaced the Christianity of my youth with Zen, But Sen is a practice or tradition that marries beautifully with other religious traditions. I consider myself a Zen Protestant. Even though, ironically, Zen is Buddhism. They really go well together."

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