ethics, relationships, communication plus

Those were in the business conversations today and as we watch a world suffer from natural devastation and a new war we need more of the good things in life, including in business. We reap what we sow as the old saying goes. Doing what is right when no one is looking. Doing what is right because it is the right thing to do. Doing what is right even though it may not be convenient. Doing what is right for employees. Doing what is right for a corporation. Doing what is right for one's own character and ethic code.

It is easy to do the wrong thing but as one CEO said, they always get caught...someone is watching, just as in the book of Exodus when Moses killed the Egyption...someone was watching.

CEO Speaks, Sage Advice During Turbulent Times

Reading a book on leadership and self-deception last evening the thought of stepping out of the box, which is also part of the subtitle, I was thinking back on how often this occured. As a trouble shooter on fiber installations I was always picking up the phone to solve a problem. The client which was a carrier would not answer phone calls. Could not solve the problems on the electronic orders because they were so pushed internally. Plus they had no knowledge base to understand what was wrong and how to fix the problem. Stepping out of the box is one of the most critical components in business and when people project the thought, "we've always done it like this" they enter a very messing way a thinking.

Our world has changed and is changing constantly. Our values need solid footing in the way to build relationships in business with integrity, honesty and trust.

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 –

CEO Speaks, Sage Advice During Turbulent Times

When does a state change the law to include ethics...I live in a state that is changing their ethics law. My question is if ethics must be written into a law I have little confidence it will change much of anything. If a child does not understand ethics by the time they are five years old about what is right and what is wrong education, laws, and other such nonsense is exactly that. Of course the same state as a former govenor in prison, a city major in prison not to mention a sewer charade that continues to pop up in the media.

Ethics, integrity, honesty, are human factors that can not be dictated by law. Sorry but the law is missing the mark!

CEO Speaks, Sage Advice During Turbulent Times now in digital form

Plus e-books are now available also with excerpts with four different topics available. Running behind on the audio DVD's but hopeful for March 2011.

Still appropriate and very much a highlight on the past three years CEO's lend opinions and ideas on many topics. As those at the highest levels make suggestions on political issues such as taxation on small business, regulation, areas of concern, where to put our efforts in education, economy, growth, etc. Where do we go from here? Sound advice from those succeeding within their own companies and organizations.

Interesting conversation

Dr. Henry Cloud has a new video on line and his thoughts are there are three kinds of people in th world; 1) wise 2) fools 3) evil.

This is a interesting premise considering business. There are those in business that will mentor, help by promoting, telling others about the business, etc. - wise

Others seemingly do not have a clue about any thing. - fools

The third category is interesting because those are the ones that gossip, slander and other types of back stabbing. It happens especially in corporate America. As one friend said by climbing the proverbial ladder there are those that will step on anyone on the way up.