Pet Peeves

Dealing with people who profess a conduct framework built around love, humility and generosity but practice unethical, hurtful, and selfish business is a pet peeve of mine. Lately, I'm running into quite a few of these folks.

I was fortunate to have parents who instilled a good conscience policy and who enforced (as much as they could) an honesty and responsibility code that makes it hard for me to believe I should under-value others. I'm fortunate; but I've also worked hard toward integrating my behavior with my beliefs. I hope to depart this world with few regrets (but know I'll still likely have left many apologies unsaid).

For all their posturing about win-win, client-centered business, "solution" based selling, even "green" business - it really irks me to witness these guy's wringing their hands as they plot their "shrewd" dismantling of their customer's bank account - or equally as bad - their partner's dignity.

The truth is, we're here on this planet for just a very short time. If you're not grown up enough to contribute, maybe you're just not grown up enough to participate. And while I can't moderate everyone's behavior, I can (and will) stand against your participation. Because I'm tired of dealing with bullies and cheats who brag of their concern for their customers - while plotting evil.

I'm just sayin'...