Dreams with Deadlines

By Jeff Alexander Not long after I learned how to fly a hot air balloon I had the opportunity to fly with an out of state pilot. I have always enjoyed flying with other pilots because I learned early that you could always learn something new from each one.  On this particular day we were [...]

Firing Tips for Character-Centered Leaders

Firing tips for character-centered leaders are an important part of a strong organization’s fabric, the substance of good employee relations. Firing tips help you handle this critical process properly. Employees show limited interest in newcomers, and your hiring process does little to affect relationships within the organization. That does not mean it is unimportant, but [...]

Character-Centered Leadership in Business

Character-centered leadership in business is absolutely essential for those who want business success. It is a priority of vital importance! Let me be clear before we go on. I am not referring to the business coaching model known as Values-centered Leadership. Nor am I in any way endorsing that program. Values-centered Leadership and the character-centered [...]

Character in Business Dealings

Character in business dealings – ah, yes. That was back in the good old days when a person’s handshake was a binding contract, right? You have probably heard stories about the time when honesty and fairness marked most business dealings. Today, character in business is often lacking, and many people take that for granted. The [...]

Character Counts in Business

Character counts in business, but how many employers ever give that a thought? Some, we are sure, understand that character is essential in the corporate world. You and I have met men and women who believe that character in business is critical. Others, however, are quick to deny that character counts in any way. Even [...]

Character Building in Business is Vital to Success

Character building in business is vital to success, no matter what enterprise it is. That is a general rule of our universe, but a rule that the business world often neglects or shuns. Many otherwise well informed business people choose to believe that character does not matter. Character building in business is an unnecessary waste [...]

Responsibility in Business

Some call it social responsibility. It is the duty and obligation of a business to everyone who stands to gain through that business. In other words, every business, large or small, has a responsibility toward every person involved with that business. If you are a business owner, as I am (co-founder of character-in-action.com), you have [...]