Christmas is a time for celebration. But, it’s also a great opportunity to teach yourself some important values. Here are some ways you can make the occasion a teaching moment as well.
1. Business Should Not Define You.
Whether you run your own business or are an executive working for a company, that is your job. But it should not define who you are as a person.
Every person has a responsibility to contribute to the greater good of society in any way they can. The business you work in or run is part of a community. Making sure you are enhancing that community is just as important as your job. And the higher up in the management hierarchy you are, the greater that importance.
2. You Manage Process But Lead People
People are what makes a business work. People in a company for a culture. That culture becomes part of a companies brand.
3. Think Before You Speak
A leader needs to understand his words resonate with people. Making off-color remarks at other peoples expense will deteriorate a culture very quickly.
4. Family Is More Important Than Work
Yes, we need jobs to put food on our tables and take care of our families.
Unfortunately, as we get higher in an organization, the greater the time commitment. But there is no need to take the business home with you.
Enjoy your family when you are with them. Be present in the moment.
5. How Do You Want To Be Remembered?
We are all going to retire at some point and die. What do you want people to say about you when you are gone?
Being a jerk is not the same as being a tough and fair business person. There is a very large difference.
