I recently stood by my values, and it was a hard decision to come by. I saw a gap a company faced, and pitched a solution (and a role). After several conversations, that company created the role but opened up hiring to all interested persons. I'd love you feedback on the Substack that tells all about it: https://keeponlearningwithlaura.substack.com/p/when-the-role-you-pitch-becomes-real
"Real values have to cost something. If they don’t, they’re just marketing." Thanks for posting this. In today's volatile and uncertain times, the test of leadership falls on each one of us. We are all partners in co-creating the future.
I might go a step farther and suggest that even if one loses in the longer term, values still count. Isn't that the real test of principl,es?
I am remembering what we learn from King David : He will not offer to God anything that does not cost him .
Bullies depend on others to fold rather than fight back. I have watched in horror how so many have capitulated.
I recently stood by my values, and it was a hard decision to come by. I saw a gap a company faced, and pitched a solution (and a role). After several conversations, that company created the role but opened up hiring to all interested persons. I'd love you feedback on the Substack that tells all about it: https://keeponlearningwithlaura.substack.com/p/when-the-role-you-pitch-becomes-real
Thank you for writing about this. It is educational, and a GREAT reminder to uphold our values. Excellent piece!
Well said, Robert. Well said.
"Real values have to cost something. If they don’t, they’re just marketing." Thanks for posting this. In today's volatile and uncertain times, the test of leadership falls on each one of us. We are all partners in co-creating the future.
Thankyou. As a Canadian I am often dispirited by the dilemma facing American firms. There was encouraging news in your essay today.