When Good People Make Bad Choices: The Human Side of Ethics

“Never in my wildest dreams did I see this coming. When I first started “borrowing” from the company I had every intent of paying back what I took. Heck, I did pay some of it back…at least at the beginning!” Those were the words Mark said as he confessed that the life he was living was, for the most part, an illusion. Truth be told, Mark, for all his legitimate successes, had over time become no more than a liar and a thief. His choices created consequences that he never dreamed were possible.

Mark’s recantation of his ethical fall is all too common.

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Free To Wear What You Want

July is the month where we have the opportunity to celebrate our country and all the lovely things that we enjoy about living in a place where we are mostly free to say what we wish, believe what we want and express our individuality. Keeping our patriotic spirit alive can take a number of forms in your wardrobe. 

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Living An Incredible Retirement

I don’t think it was a big secret when Joan Rivers passed away that she was still working at the tender age of 81. And I’m pretty sure she didn’t need the money! So the question I have for you is…Do you think Joan Rivers was a failure for not enjoying retirement? I could be wrong but I don’t think so. To me, an incredible retirement means…

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Entrepreneurs Who Are Getting It Done

We love entrepreneurs who are passionate about what they do and that don’t let anything hold them back from accomplishing their dreams. This month we are profiling two entrepreneurs who are getting it done, their way.

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When Preparation Meets Opportunity

In life, especially throughout our careers or entrepreneurial pursuits, we need to persevere and never give up no matter how many times we hear the word no. No matter how many times we fail. It is only through sheer will and determination that we will achieve our wildest dreams.

Here’s proof:

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I’m a Better Mom BECAUSE I Work

It’s taken me close to a decade to realize that I am a better mom BECAUSE I work.

You see, for years, I felt guilty. I couldn’t be the type of mom that most consider to be a “good mom.” I didn’t pick up my boys at school. I wasn’t always available for their school activities. I couldn’t always volunteer in their classroom. I missed a few of their sporting games. And all of this made me feel like a “bad mom.”

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