Doing presentations on business ethics and fraud prevention, every presentation I begin starts with the statement – “Every choice has a consequence!” No where is this more painfully obvious then the very public unfolding of the consequences begun many years ago by Bernie Madoff.
Two years to ... Views: 2568
More times than not, my posts (as a business ethics speaker) relate to ethical choices or fraud prevention. But for a brief break I stumbled across something that caught my attention and raised a question that is worth asking. But, before we get to the question, let’s look at where we are ... Views: 1358
Second Chances shows you how to make better first choices. It is one of those rare books that effectively bridges the gap between personal accountability and business success. Read it. Heed it. Apply its lessons.
Randy G. Pennington
Author of Results Rule! Build a Culture that Blows the ... Views: 1589
Today I shipped a copy of my new book SECOND CHANCES to an inmate in prison. Seems that someone cared enough about this man to want to send him a Christmas present – the gift of potential – the gift of how to turn Adversity into Opportunity – the gift of how to change your life.
As I ... Views: 1443
Every CHOICE has a consequence! Just ask Genarlow Wilson. Freed on October 26, 2007 after spending more than two years in Georgia State prison for a teen sex conviction, Genarlow became a "lighting rod" for Choices, Change and Consequences on many fronts.
According to CNN, "Wilson was an honor ... Views: 1845
One out of every 100 U. S. adults is in jail or prison. That is a startling statistic and not something to be proud of - in fact, it's down right embarrassing.
According to the Pew Report, cited here, (The Pew Charitable Trusts applies the power of knowledge to solve today’s most challenging ... Views: 1217
“As authentic self-knowledge begins to unfold, our principles, thoughts, commitments, and actions rise up to be in accord with who we truly are.” (Yasukiko Genku Kimura)
Typically, integrity is perceived as it relates to the external world such as integrity in relationships, integrity in ... Views: 1696
Social Media ethics issues have created a troubling trend in our society. As first reported back in January 16, 2012, in a report by the Ethics Resource Center, there is an erosion in ethical behavior in both business and social settings that has been linked to a misuse of the social ... Views: 1147
It’s been said often, “Some folks can’t seem to see the forest for the trees.” Perhaps that’s true in any arena, but it seems that it’s rampant in sales, especially when sales are down. Time after time, when sales start to fall we find sales people becoming ... Views: 1279