Remember your school days when a
compulsory session of Moral Science was introduced into your already packed
study schedule and the grimace on your face? Well, it did dispense some
seemingly profound knowledge about life, behaviour and being good which we then
considered unnecessary. However there were some useful insights it provided and
may have stayed with many of us in our adult lives. Standing up for our
beliefs, admitting our mistakes or following up with a small but relevant
promise we made, are things that determine the moral character of a person.
In our private as
well as in our professional lives as business owners or working professionals
or parents or spouses, it is always difficult to admit our wrongdoings or
convey the blinding truth. The one who does the correct, ethical thing when
faced with a moral dilemma, stays true to himself and prefers people to profits
is the one who weathers the storm and comes out unscathed in the long term. As
a realtor, there would be many enticing situations where a property may not be
right for your client or have a loophole only you know about, yet the lure of a
fat commission may draw you to act selfishly. This may lead to a short monetary
benefit or a temporary smug feeling, but such acts never escape unnoticed. If
you want to sleep peacefully and achieve success, make sure your moral
character remains spotless.
Accomplish long-lasting peace: If your dealings have been transparent and your
intentions honourable, there is no reason why you can’t be proud about it.
People who cherish their moral character and remain true to their beliefs are
blessed with sound sleep, simply because they have worked in the best interests
of their clients during the day and haven’t compromised for small gains
Reinforce Faith & Trust: Every relationship needs a certain amount of
trust and honesty to be nurtured into a strong one and this comes through
mutual respect and openness. It’s your moral character that will decide whether
people (read clients) will rely upon you and trust your judgement and word
before, during and after transactions.
Building an impeccable reputation: Individuals who possess great moral character
acts as natural magnets and draw attention towards themselves due to a strong
reputation they have created through flawless work.
Decrease anxiety: Individuals with character do not have to
generate excuses for their actions nor do they need to play games with clients.
Clear actions lead to a clear conscience and those who carry out transactions
without an ulterior motive, rest easy too.
Leadership: If you want your team to work selflessly for
you without resorting to arm-twisting strategies, it is best to work on your
own character than that of others. People are more than will to take the extra
step for a leader who can be trusted and is respected. There is no reason for
rules to be implemented as your employees know that they are following a person
with integrity.
Becoming a role model: If your character is strong and believable,
you will soon become a role model who is known for the high standards they
follow and the excellence they seek in everything they do. Their words and
actions speak for themselves and elevate them to greater heights.
Live life with a purpose: People who have a robust moral character do not have to
impress others with any false or made-up actions and live a life that is
studded with proud moments. Fabricated lies and deceit are never a part of
their vocabulary nor do they need it to impress their clients or employees.
Develop a strong legacy: Business is all about doing the right thing.
Business tactics that smell of deceit and falsehood may not last for long in a
truthful environment and could die an equally unnatural death. If you are in
the business for the long haul, your moral character has to override everything
else and assure your customers, vendors, employees and the like, of being
treated fairly and equally, irrespective of their
BE THE
MORAL COMPASS
Always remember, people love to transact and conduct business
with people who have a sense of fairness and are principled. Rest all the ups
and downs of business are taken care of, if your moral character is upright. It
helps you to hold your head high in difficult times and tide over turbulent
waters as the seeds of stability have long been sowed and now are ready to be
reaped.
Credit : Ramprasad Padhi
BE THE
MORAL COMPASS
Always remember, people love to transact and conduct business
with people who have a sense of fairness and are principled. Rest all the ups
and downs of business are taken care of, if your moral character is upright. It
helps you to hold your head high in difficult times and tide over turbulent
waters as the seeds of stability have long been sowed and now are ready to be
reaped.
Credit : Ramprasad Padhi
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