These are individuals that deceive people by making others believe that they are something that they really aren't...
These are people who appear to have others interests at the top of their priority list...when in fact...it is only smoke and mirrors...that hides the fact that they are only concerned with taking advantage of the person...
These crooks hide behind the image of a doctor, or an investment broker...or a teacher...or a consultant...and take trusting people for everything they have...
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When you think of the the basic requirements of a leader...honesty and integrity seem to be "given" characteristics...
This means that if a person is recognized as a leader...they automatically possess those characteristics within their DNA and at the top of their priority list.
We automatically assume that if an individual rises to the top of an organization...they have consistently exhibited those characteristics...
Leaders who have criminal tendencies take advantage of the blind assumption (that they are honest and act with absolute integrity)...and steal us blind!
Lately this seems like it is no longer an exception...but a common behavior!
Shame on them...
Shame on us!
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It appears that many leaders feel sheltered from their organization's illegal activities...and their very own!
They love the rewards but want no liability for their behavior!
They love the rewards but want no liability for their behavior!
We need to change this...
As customers...
As employees...
As stockholders...
As US and Global citizens...
No matter what you believe...it is us who ultimately pay for this...
The HUGE salaries and bonuses is your money...
The stock dividends are smaller than they could be...because these leaders banked the difference...
They are heroes to the shareholders and the investors "look the other way" as long as they get something out of their investments...
In the long run...these behaviors lead to failure...the stock or the company crashes...the shareholder cries foul...and the leader walks away with a BIG bank account because he or she sold his holdings before the crash!
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When reality hits us, we go no further than making an excuse for our blindness and live in a word of "denial"...saying that "we didn't see that one coming..."
The fact of the matter is...all of the signs were there! Some are subtle...others jaded and others are outright blatant!
All we have to do is watch and listen...
Listen to their excuses...watch what they are doing!
Do they have a continuous playbook of excuses?
Are all of them pointing to someone other than themselves?
Are they selling off huge blocks of their stocks?
Are they trying to change laws rather than working within them?
Is the stock price the same this year as the past? Higher or lower?
Are they focused on improvement and expansion?
I could ask hundreds of leading questions...but the fact of the matter is...everyone should be continually asking these questions...in good times and in bad times...
Everyone should be demanding accountability of their leaders...in good times and bad times...
BUT...
You have a job...so you thank God and look the other way!
You got you dividend check...and you hear about your neighbor's loss and look the other way...
You are getting what you paid for...so you look the other way...
We can no longer afford to look the other way...
Diverting our attention from the present...has dire effect on the future...
If it is too good to be true...or more comfortable than you expected...or performing better than you ever dreamed...then it is important that you ask "WHY?" AND take that opportunity to stage the future for the better! It is our Quantum Obligation!
There is no such thing as "resting on your laurels!" A bed made of sprigs and twigs is not comfortable...no matter how thick you make it!
AND without roots...plants wither and rot!
What a cool parallel!
Organizational performance must be rooted...and in soil that favors their growth and prosperity...
The nutrients of organizational success include:
Honesty
Integrity
Fore-sight
Customer attentiveness
Ecological responsibility
A true leader and his/her organization is selfless...by definition...and is rewarded by acting that way...100% of the time!
The rewards of that trait includes longevity and a guilt-free sleep!
We can not afford to allow even the slightest hint of criminal behavior...
Criminal minds always show themselves in criminal activity...
Nothing remains hidden...
"As a man thinketh...so is he!"
As a leader thinks...it will show in his/her behavior and in his/her organization!
There is no differentiating an organization from its leader...
For employees...as is the organization...so too are you!
For that very reason...employees should be watchdogs...
Calling their leadership to accountability...
His/her reputation is also yours...
If you are comfortable with a "criminal mind" then read no further...
If you are not...
Take action!
Your focus on today will assist in ensuring that you have a future!
The same is true for shareholders and customers...
Your relationship makes you part of the problem or part of the solution...
What are you doing?
Are you asking question that will ensure that your dividends are deserved...and your pay-check stable?
Enough Said!
As customers...
As employees...
As stockholders...
As US and Global citizens...
No matter what you believe...it is us who ultimately pay for this...
The HUGE salaries and bonuses is your money...
The stock dividends are smaller than they could be...because these leaders banked the difference...
They are heroes to the shareholders and the investors "look the other way" as long as they get something out of their investments...
In the long run...these behaviors lead to failure...the stock or the company crashes...the shareholder cries foul...and the leader walks away with a BIG bank account because he or she sold his holdings before the crash!
*******************************************
When reality hits us, we go no further than making an excuse for our blindness and live in a word of "denial"...saying that "we didn't see that one coming..."
The fact of the matter is...all of the signs were there! Some are subtle...others jaded and others are outright blatant!
All we have to do is watch and listen...
Listen to their excuses...watch what they are doing!
Do they have a continuous playbook of excuses?
Are all of them pointing to someone other than themselves?
Are they selling off huge blocks of their stocks?
Are they trying to change laws rather than working within them?
Is the stock price the same this year as the past? Higher or lower?
Are they focused on improvement and expansion?
I could ask hundreds of leading questions...but the fact of the matter is...everyone should be continually asking these questions...in good times and in bad times...
Everyone should be demanding accountability of their leaders...in good times and bad times...
BUT...
You have a job...so you thank God and look the other way!
You got you dividend check...and you hear about your neighbor's loss and look the other way...
You are getting what you paid for...so you look the other way...
We can no longer afford to look the other way...
Diverting our attention from the present...has dire effect on the future...
If it is too good to be true...or more comfortable than you expected...or performing better than you ever dreamed...then it is important that you ask "WHY?" AND take that opportunity to stage the future for the better! It is our Quantum Obligation!
There is no such thing as "resting on your laurels!" A bed made of sprigs and twigs is not comfortable...no matter how thick you make it!
AND without roots...plants wither and rot!
What a cool parallel!
Organizational performance must be rooted...and in soil that favors their growth and prosperity...
The nutrients of organizational success include:
Honesty
Integrity
Fore-sight
Customer attentiveness
Ecological responsibility
A true leader and his/her organization is selfless...by definition...and is rewarded by acting that way...100% of the time!
The rewards of that trait includes longevity and a guilt-free sleep!
We can not afford to allow even the slightest hint of criminal behavior...
Criminal minds always show themselves in criminal activity...
Nothing remains hidden...
"As a man thinketh...so is he!"
As a leader thinks...it will show in his/her behavior and in his/her organization!
There is no differentiating an organization from its leader...
For employees...as is the organization...so too are you!
For that very reason...employees should be watchdogs...
Calling their leadership to accountability...
His/her reputation is also yours...
If you are comfortable with a "criminal mind" then read no further...
If you are not...
Take action!
Your focus on today will assist in ensuring that you have a future!
The same is true for shareholders and customers...
Your relationship makes you part of the problem or part of the solution...
What are you doing?
Are you asking question that will ensure that your dividends are deserved...and your pay-check stable?
Enough Said!
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