Thursday, September 18, 2008

"of the people, by the people, for the people"

How can businesses fulfill President Lincoln’s words? They must ensure that everyone has the tools to participate. Just as our nation needed everyone to do their part in the early years of establishment, businesses need everyone to do their part today to ensure we step up and out of our current economic crisis.

As leaders, you have a responsibility to interpret the role and impact each individual has on the organization. Furthermore, our nation was founded on the premise of making a contribution, citizenship participation. Leaders must create and encourage opportunities for others to contribute, both to the organization and society.

American business is made of the people, by the people and for the people. We all benefit when businesses prosper, either directly or indirectly. The values of our Declaration of Independence and Constitution has served to unify Americans. Do your organization’s values serve to unify your company?

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