Feb 07 2008
Winners Never Cheat
Everyday Values We Learned as Children (But May Have Forgotten)
by Jon M. Huntsman (14700)
To get ahead in business and stay there long-term, reconnect with and live the values you first learned as a child and that you’ve probably assumed no longer apply in business.
For most people regardless of their culture or upbringing, the values they learned as children were:
1. Before you act, always stop and check your moral compass.
2. Compete aggressively, but always play by the rules.
3. In leadership roles, set a good example.
4. Always keep your word, no matter what the consequences.
5. Surround yourself with advisors who will say no when needed.
6. Forget about revenge. Move onwards and upwards.
7. Treat everyone with respect — customers, employees, etc.
8. Always operate your business as if your name is on the door.
9. Give something back to the community. Return the favors.
There never needs to be a disconnect between the values you have in your own life and what you do at work. You just don’t have to cut corners, fudge the numbers or cheat in large ways or small to stay competitive. What’s needed most is that you reconnect with and live the values you had as a child.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.