“Be good!” How many times are those words uttered from parent to child? Hundreds, even thousands of times in early life a mother might call out those very words to a child as the screen door slams. But what does that really mean? To be good might on the surface mean to obey the rules, to stay out of trouble, or to avoid danger. But more deeply, goodness is so much more. Goodness is generosity and kindness in how we treat and interact with others. It is complete integrity and complete honesty in our dealings each day. It is sacrifice and collaboration in our pathway to success. It is giving the benefit of the doubt, having empathy and courage. It is standing for personal principles, making hard decisions, and putting others above your own self-interest. It’s a higher way of living. It takes an intense will and a strong moral compass. Honesty and integrity are key pieces of kindness in the workforce.
What if today’s business mantra echoed your mother’s wise words? “Be good” as a rallying cry at the end of every team meeting might inspire the kinds of teamwork that could elevate a business from good to great to excellent and make a group of individuals a well-oiled machine.
Join me in a discission on how to maintain your goodness and enjoy success in your career.“