Golf, just like accomplishing goals, requires follow through
“Talk is cheap because supply exceeds demand.” This proverb proves true more often than we would like…at least it does for me! We want healthy food but eat fast food. We want to become more educated, but watch T.V. when we could be studying a new subject. We feel motivated to follow our dreams, but we get distracted along the way.
I think that, in the corporate world especially, lacking follow through on commitments can be hazardous. With Toyota’s recent confessions, I have a harder time feeling the same about my car (and I’m a loyal Toyota driver!). So, we can all remember other times when our confidence in something dropped because of unfulfilled expectations. It’s not something that’s unique to Toyota, Honda, or other car companies, it affects all companies.
Good to the Core
Here’s a story that I think captures the phrase “practicing what you preach”. It’s one that I’ve shared before, but it just strikes me at the core when I think of responsibility. If you like this story, by the way, you’ll have to check out John Blumberg’s book, Good to the Core. It’s full of stories about people following through on their commitments and ideals.
So, what are your values that you hold on to? What commitments have you placed #1 in your life, and why?
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I cant believe what I just watched What an INCREDIABLE man – I would love to meet him ,and pick his thoughts , Thank you for the inspiration.
All I can say is …WOW!! This man is from a lost generation that we will unfortunately probably never see again in our lifetime!
This man has a big heart and his core values are rock solid. I was moved by his commitment to his employees and their families. Wow! I will always remember this story and this kind of executive leadership. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Mr. Feuerstein has shown us how to live by “doing the right thing”.
Awesome, post. Thank you for sharing it.
Many people bash the so called “white corporate male” including many people in my church. And don’t they have a lot of heart, the church is replete with scoundrels all the way back to Judas. This is a good man any individual or group would want to replicate, THIS is a white corporate male.
This is some good discussion! I agree with you, Kathy and Nancy, I would love to talk with this “dying breed” of motivated and upstanding person.
John, I see what you’re saying, and I would add that it’s not who we are that determines your integrity…it’s what we do. It’s so important (and hard, I admit!) to look past the outside and see the interior. For example, I recently met up with a former co-worker of mine. He appears in a catatonic state due to a disorder. However, when I read his writing and conversations, I was overwhelmed (and a little ashamed at myself) to realize how there is so much more to his personality than the appearance. He’s witty, friendly, and kind, but you wouldn’t know that until you stopped to read what he has to say. Not to get too far off the topic of values, but I can really appreciate and respect anyone (regardless of outside appearances) who can live by good values.
This brought me to tears.! This Gentleman knows the true meaning of “Love thy Neighbor”.! He loved his employees more than ‘Materialism’ which is WHY we are put on this Earth…..to help others. May GOD bless him for his concern & love for his fellowman.!
This is a great man. At the end of the day it is the legacy we will leave behind. He understands we get so much more by giving than what we receive. He has made a lasting impact on his employees that I believe will be a ripple effect for generations to come. If we had more corporate leaders of this caliber and integrity our nation would not be in such a mess. May God bless him and use his example to inspire others to do the same.
The power of the internet never fails to amaze and humble me! Sitting here as I am in the heart of Devonshire, England, your Website continues to strengthen me, but to see and hear what Aaron Fuerenstienn has done gives me the feeling that we humans still have hope.
What a man! Thank you for letting me share.