What cannot be debated is the reality that there are choices and there are consequences.
You’ve heard it said, “Every action as an equal and opposite reaction.”
It may be time to move past this idea of the existence of “failures” and “mistakes.” Simply saying these words places responsibility somewhere out in No Man’s Land.
To say, “I failed” almost gives one a pass. We all fail, right?
Not necessarily.
The reality is that we make choices and every choice we make has a consequence.
Our character, then, becomes the sum of our choices.
I digress…
The other day a significant and influential member of the financial motivation business took a hit. He was removed from his job because his “personal choices we not aligned with the values of the organization.” The “company” is an influential organization with annual revenue surpassing $400M.
No judgment to this gentleman. I hope he makes the proper amends and finds his back way to his seat at the table. The world needs his voice and talent.
Published by JC Hurtado-Prater | Leadership Professor + Consultant
JC Hurtado-Prater serves as Assistant Dean and Associate Professor of Leadership at the Fermanian School of Business at Point Loma Nazarene University where he oversees the graduate business and leadership programs. In addition, through his company, Bluestone Consulting, LLC, JC serves as a leadership consultant for executives and teams at global organizations such as Johnson + Johnson, Cisco, Visa, U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Centers for Disease Control, Harbor Freight, Park Hyatt and more.
A veteran of the United States Army, JC earned a BA from UCLA, MBA through Saint Joseph’s College and is currently completing his doctorate in business administration through Indiana Wesleyan University. Passionate about community service in San Diego, JC serves on several local boards for organizations such as UC San Diego, South Bay Community Services, Thrivent Financial Southwest Region and Southwestern College Foundation. JC resides in the 4S Ranch area of San Diego, CA. In his free time, JC enjoys reading, working out and kayaking the California coast.
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