Look behind successful, honest businesses and you will see a set of values that have stood the test of time. Think about how these values are communicated in your organization and what you can do to support them.
Honesty. The old adage, "honesty is the best policy" is true today more than ever. It's not just lip service.
Integrity. Integrity connotes strength and stability. It means taking the high road by practicing the highest ethical standards.
Responsibility. Blaming others, claiming victimhood, or passing the buck may solve short-term crises, but refusal to take responsibility erodes respect and cohesion in an organization. Ethical people take responsibility for their actions.
Quality. Quality should be more than making the best product, but should extend to every aspect of your work.
Trust. There's no free ride. Trust is hard to earn and even harder to get back after you've lost it. Everyone who comes in contact with you or your company must have trust and confidence in how you do business.
Respect. Respect is more than a feeling, but a demonstration of honor, value, and reverence for something or someone.
Teamwork. Two or more employees together make a team. It is a business necessity to work openly and supportively in teams whether formal or informal.
The real test of these values comes from the resulting action. It takes a concerted, company-wide effort, beyond inserting these words in an employee manual, to make it happen.
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