We all keep hearing about the tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico and the negative effects on the environment that will be years before they are fully known. Less talked about are the tragic deaths of the workers on the oil rig.
Even less attention has been given to the organizational behavior that is being attributed to at least part of the tragedy. Continue reading ‘Organizational Silos are Deadly’ »
Character is often used to define a person’s integrity, such as he has “upstanding character” or “his character is lacking.” Character is actually a set of behavior traits that define what type of person you are.
Most of us were told as children that all we ever really have is our “name” and that we must protect our reputation and integrity at all costs. I think that most of us still agree with that wise age-old advice.
What really could be worth losing your sense of self as well as your integrity?
Character really does count! In the end it’s one of the few things that matter.
“Character, no circumstance, makes the person.”
— Booker T. Washington
As a follow-up to our earlier blog on the intimidation tactics used by the drug manufacturing company in order to ignore health risks of its popular drug, let’s look at a few ways in which we can make plans as corporate leaders to be certain our efforts don’t fall into the same conundrum.
So here are the 10 ways to Steer Clear of Trouble… Continue reading ‘10 Ways to Steer Clear of Trouble’ »
It seems each time we turn on the news or open a newspaper, we are hit with more news about the unethical behavior of some famous person or corporate giant. In the last few weeks the reports have involved news that a large drug manufacturer knew of serious and deadly side effects of one of their top-selling drugs. For the purpose of this post, it does not matter who the drug manufacturer is or the drug involved. Continue reading ‘The Courage and Integrity to Do the Right Thing’ »
I read a great quote attributed to Bob Dylan today and it really has me thinking. Speaking of his wife, he said, “The one thing about her that I always loved was that she was never one of those people who thinks that someone else is the answer to her happiness. Me or anybody else. She had her own built-in happiness.”
We can all incorporate practices into our lives to reach that built-in happiness level. Not all of us will reach that level but if you shoot for it you cannot help but land somewhere close. And at the very least you will land somewhere brighter than where you currently reside. So, what are some habits you can create to improve happiness? Continue reading ‘Built-In Happiness’ »
Interesting “laughter facts” compiled by Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana
Come on people… lighten up!!!
“I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose.”
Woody Allen
Most behavior psychologists believe that approximately 90% or more of our attitudes are formed by age 5. We all have a behavioral style that we adopt very early in life. These styles come from points of both nurture and nature. Added to our natural “style” come the family and educational experiences we have. All of these natural tendencies as well as our experiences set the stage for our thoughts and attitudes. Continue reading ‘Attitudes are Contagious… Where did you get yours?’ »
Psychologists agree that our attitudes and outlooks are contagious to others. This is often referred to as emotional contagion, meaning we can “catch” the moods of people with whom we associate. While both good moods and bad moods are contagious, bad moods are proven to be much more contagious. Yikes!!
Our attitudes are one of our most important assets. And… we have total control over our attitudes. We cannot control what happens to us but the attitude we choose in response to our circumstances is what determines the depth of our character as well as the quality of our lives and relationships. Continue reading ‘Attitudes are Contagious… Is Yours Worth Catching?’ »
Paul Harvey tells a story of a young artist who had just been engaged to paint a portrait of a local builder. The artist was so excited, feeling so good, since it was his first major commission. He went down to his favorite little sidewalk café to enjoy a glass of wine and celebrate the portrait he was to paint. While he was sitting there sipping his wine, he looked over and saw a newspaper lying in a chair at the next table. At the top of the front page in bold print were the words “Hard Times are Coming.” The more he looked at it, the more uptight and worried he became.
The restaurant owner came by in a moment and said, “Shall I get you another glass of wine or something to eat?” “No,” he said, “just bring me my check. I must go right now.” The owner replied, “Is something wrong?” The artist said, “Hard times are coming, and this is no time for me to be frivolously spending my time and money. I must get to work.” Continue reading ‘Your Thoughts and Words Worth Catching?’ »
“I’ve always thought that a big laugh is a really loud noise from the soul saying, “Ain’t that the truth.” Quincy Jones
Did you know that the average adult laughs seventeen (17) times a day? And some of us laugh even more than that! During hardy (or heart-y) laughter, the brain and heart go through tremendous change as do other parts of the body- even the arms, legs, and torso. Now, that’s good exercise! And just makes plain good sense! Continue reading ‘Laughter- It Really is the Best Medicine’ »
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