Something doesn’t feel right…
“Live so that your friends can defend you but never have to.” ~Arnold H. Glasow
When I write, so much can be read into my words as I mentioned in a previous post. I believe in being honest and straight to the point. I have been doing a fair amount of self-reflection.
Let me clue you in on what I mean. I have a very strong sense of right and wrong. It bothers me when I know that people are being taken advantage of, tricked, or lied to. Out of all possible human traits, being dishonest is the one that makes me see red. I have a very hard time dealing people who have shown a constant clear path towards deception. I’m not talking about the things you tell your friends when they ask you if this outfit makes them look fat…I’m talking about the full-fledged make up an entirely different version of something happening type of story. How do you look those people in the eye ever again?
It’s simple for me. I try my best to show them the way to honesty. I don’t wait until something festers, I take action immediately with these types of people because if you wait, their story spins out of control. I have counseled quite a few people recently who have caught co-workers in a web of tall tales. The most recent person was related to me. It seems that no matter your age, no matter your profession, the “game” is being played all over. I know this is true, but it doesn’t make me feel any better. In fact, I told this person she was old enough to retire and get away from this nonsense. Under no circumstance, whatsoever, would I feel good if my boss asked me to lie.
You know the old saying “If something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.” I use that on a daily basis in my life and on the job. I am not afraid of losing my job. I am quite serious. The one thing that I can take with me throughout every job I will ever have is my integrity. Here is what every employee handbook should contain:
Rule #1: Use your good judgment in all situations. There will be no additional rules. ~Nordstrom’s Employee Handbook
I will end by saying that I went to a workshop recently where my co-workers had to write words down to describe me. Every word made me immensely happy, but honesty was the first word written down.
Spread awesomeness:
