Category Archives: Integrity

The Slippery Slope Between Brand Hyperbole and Employee Dishonesty

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Last week on an upgraded flight between Denver and Orlando, I was given a warm cookie after the meal service. This is a nice touch United Airlines does and has done for first class passengers for years. But as I examined the little brown paper sack the cookie came in, I was amused by the…

…Now That’s What You Call Reliable! (Work Ethic on Display)

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Postal workers get a bad rap and are frequent fodder for comedians and late night talk show hosts.  But aside from the renowned story of Fred in The Fred Factor, here’s another glowing example of a remarkable postal worker. “It’s just part of our work ethic,” Deborah Ford said when asked how she’s retiring from…

What Are We Supposed to Tell our Kids, Lance?

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This isn’t just another one of the thousands of articles, blogs, and stories sharing personal feelings of betrayal in light of Lance Armstrong’s recent confession to Oprah. There’s already been so much public outrage that anything I add about him would be redundant. This is about something bigger and infinitely more important. I’m more concerned…

Can You Lead without a Teleprompter?

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How strong is your voice? How convincing is your argument? When your words aren’t scripted for you — when your notes have blown away — when you’re in the spotlight and all eyes are on you — when the pressure is on and it’s do or die — …can you deliver? Can you lead, inspire,…

Does Your Company Rate High in Work Ethic?

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I’m shopping for a refrigerator to replace a custom built-in model that is in my home. Always looking for a bargain, I went online and found a great deal on one through a major retailer. This particular fridge had been marked down because of a scratch on one side, and the way my kitchen is…

Even with Superstar Status, Peyton Manning Still Eats Frog Before Steak

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Full Disclosure: I am a Denver native and I bleed Bronco orange. I love Tim Tebow as person and a player. That being said, I am ecstatic that Peyton Manning will be Denver’s starting quarterback next season. Although it’s sad to see a guy with the class, the character, and the work ethic of  Tim…