others. Don’t look for the “right” person to partner with in relationships, strive to be the “right” person. Values are shaped by
personal beliefs, reflection, listening to others and experience.
The test comes when you decide how to act under pressure.
An excellent example of knowing yourself comes from Gary
Erickson, founder of Clif Bar. In 2000 he was minutes away from
“T“The web of interdependence that supports our
success requires us to acknowledge others. It is
through this synergy that together everyone
achieves more…”
selling his company to a food conglomerate because he was convinced it was the only way the company could compete in a
crowded marketplace. But in those last few minutes he started to
shake and couldn’t breathe. He took a walk and reflected on his
values and decided he didn’t have to sell. He walked away from
the deal.
Second: Listen with genuine interest. Reciprocity in relationships is about being respectful of others thoughts, allowing them
to express their contribution to the situation. Being a good listener opens
the door to a more comprehensive
understanding of issues and better
decisions.
Through exhaustive due diligence,
Pangea Organics products and packaging is one of the most sustainable
on the market. One day an employee
in the shipping department realized
the glue they were using for the package labels was not of an organic or sustainable origin. When the individual
brought this to the attention of Joshua
Onysko, founder and CEO of Pangea
Organics, he immediately acted on
this employee’s finding and contribution to the company’s core value of
sustainability.
Third: Honestly Express Yourself.
In its purest form honesty means our
words match our values, which match
our actions. Simply put, be trustworthy. Create trust and you create confidence. Speak from your heart, let your
