Communication is the Best Medicine

I have always heard that "it is better to give than to receive."  I have also heard it said that a person often feels better about life when they focus on others rather than themselves.

It is interesting that in our world today, so many things pull us to focus on only ourselves and what we can get for our own good.  Sadly, this is all too common in our lives today, and unfortunately, our culture and American society as a whole are slipping more toward that mentality every day.  

To counter that bent towards self-focus, I want to encourage you to do the right thing for others regardless of whether or not it benefits you personally.  Sometimes we need to realize how many people are watching us or how we impact and influence others.    

The key is to do the right thing and let what may come if it is to be.  That is precisely what these two stories convey.

Remember, actions speak louder than words.  

"It is better to give than to receive.  Giving is the best communication, and it is the best medicine too."  

How are you giving to others today?  You could be a key figure in someone's life today.  

Leading with Honor: Finding Your True North?

LEAD WITH HONOR

“Our culture desperately needs courageous servant leaders men and women who have clear vision and strong character, who instill confidence and inspire excellence, who don t fold under pressure, compromise on principle, or practice deception. In short, we need leaders who are committed to leading with honor.”  That quote was the first paragraph of the introduction to a new book written by a friend, colleague, and mentor:  Lee Ellis.  His book is titled “Leading with Honor.”  

This book speaks to our time and culture in a way no other book has.  It directly confronts our culture on the issue of character and principles.  We see it everyday, and experience it almost every hour if not more frequently.  Today, it is somehow ok to tell “white lies” and to misdirect others as long as the outcome is justified.  In addition, and sadly so, we have lost our Moral Compass so we no longer seem to know where the True North is any longer.  

If you are feeling this and sensing the need to once again find your moral compass and travel towards True North again, I encourage you to read this book.  Lee writes in a very personal and practical way and will coach you in subtle, but tremendously strong principled ways to learn your True North and be a character driven person again....leading with honor!

http://http://freedomstarmedia.com/

Introductory Video with Lee:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTTUjkyxuy4

Is Character and Integrity Important When Outsourcing IT Services?

People hear me talk about Character all the time, but how does it get measured? Here is one article that talks about how important character is to the workplace when customers are outsourcing, and a measurement of its impact on business.

Remember Character is a lot of things like integrity, but specifically, it is easy to remember when you think about it encompassing the 6 Pillars of Character from www.charactercounts.org: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship.

Clearly, some employers and customers are starting to realize that outsourcing people is important, but hiring the right company and/or person with Character (Fairness and Loyalty in this case) is KEY!

Stay focused on your True North and you will do well for yourself, your family, your company, and your customers.

Character and Honesty go a long way. Make it a Great Day!