Comments on: Everyone loves to leave a legacy.

By: James Fallon

James Fallon — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:47:58 +0000

I made the mistake of employee compassion. We paid monthly profit sharing, paid all education costs, most legal costs including divorce, bankruptcy and DUI. Rather than motivate employees it made then
less productive, more ‘entitled’.

When I work, I don’t want friends, I have friends.
I want people that have a drive to succeed and are
committed to success. These 8-5 employees that bring all their human baggage and problems to the office, no thanks.

My legacy, is my private life and good works. Work does not validate my life.

By: Rick Munson

Rick Munson — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:18:53 +0000

Dave I thank you for sharing your insight and wisdom. For me the word that comes to mind is compassion. We are a team, all equals. Having compassion for one another is a true gift that brings gratitude. Treating each other with kindness, respect, empathy and dignity brings the fruit of positive memories and legacies. Always doing the “next best right thing” at MSI or at home helps create an environment of trust and support. I feel our actions mean much more than our words. When we act out of compassion and not self interest it helps us stay on that path.

By: Les Walker

Les Walker — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:39:03 +0000

Very timely insights as we prepare our New Year Kick Off and Strategic Plan!

By: Jim Jaime Edwards

Jim Jaime Edwards — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:26:03 +0000

You are gracious in your soul – me thinks the values were in place before the business life and success. It is also a valuable strategy to create a work environment and reputation of work environment where your most successful competitor’s most successful employees – given the opportunity – would prefer to work.

By: Garen Armstrong

Garen Armstrong — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:34:56 +0000

That is true value, I soo agree!!