No one wants to do the wrong thing. Everyone wants to do the right, ethical thing. But sometimes, that gets tricky.
We’re thrust into situations where speed is of the essence. Or we’re tired, crabby, and just want to be done. Or we don’t have the finances to do things right.
Then, the temptation comes. It tells us that cutting corners on this one job will be okay. We can adjust the books slightly until next month when things look better.
We don’t want to admit how easily we can slip into the temptation to do the wrong thing.
So…
How do you keep on the moral and ethical track? How do you ensure you’re doing the right thing?
Well… keep reading and you’ll discover just how to do it.
How To Do The Right Thing
Speak up even when it’s not popular:
Dr. John Izzo shares what he believes will help leaders do the right thing. One of those decisions is to speak up even when it is not popular.
Speaking up is a classic sign of leadership. Yet, many people will sit down and stay silent when senior leadership or others speak up in a consensus.
Be the dissenting voice. Share what you believe to be true. Your voice matters, and it can change organizations’ actions.
Do the little things:
Shep Hyken believes that the little things matter. And they do! He created a blog post in which he talks about the small things being important after Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott did something impressive during one of the games.
He was on the sidelines when he threw an empty cup toward the garbage can. He missed the throw. Now, he had a choice. He could leave the cup there or he could stand up, move to the cup, pick it up, and throw it away.
He chose to do the little thing of taking care of the cup.
Choosing to take care of the small things speaks to his character and care for others on the sidelines. He knows there are people who can clean up his mess, but he chooses to do it himself.
What little things are you missing? Eventually, the little things become big things. So, do the little things before they grow out of control.
Do things for others (even when they won’t know about it):
Steven Gold believes doing the right thing means doing things for others even though they may not know what was done. He experienced this first-hand early in his career. Promises had been made to a team regarding bonuses. The management team was informed they would be receiving their bonuses but the rest of the team would not.
What happened next? The leaders stood up for their team, even though the team didn’t know it. The leadership team decided they would quit if things weren’t made right. Did their teams know about this decision beforehand? No, but it was their way of doing the right thing.
Are You Doing The Right Thing?
Doing the right thing is challenging. It can put you in an awkward position. Or it may require you to sacrifice something of your own for the good of others.
But I know you…
You want to do the right thing. You know how important it is to uphold your values and morals. Without those, who are you?
Think about the next thing you do… Is it the right thing? Is there a better way to do it? Examine your options and do the right thing.
