Happiest of Holidays 2008 “Leadership: It’s All about TRUST.”

 An on-line newsletter from Ellen Castro that addresses

Leadership and Life in Times of Great Opportunity

True wealth is the love in your hearts...your relationships of TRUST.

There are timeless truths that are the basis for trusting relationships.  They span cultures, religious backgrounds and perceived differences.  They include:

Buddhism:  Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.  Udana-Varga 5:18

Christianity:  All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them; for this is the law and the Prophets.  Matthew 7:12

Confucianism:  Surely it is the maxim of loving kindness:  Do not unto others what you would not have them do unto you.  Analects 15:23

Hinduism:  This is the sum of duty:  Do nought unto others which would cause you pain if done to you.  Mahabharata 5:1517

Islam:  No one of you is a believer until he deserves for his brother that which he desires for himself.   Holy Quran

Judaism:  What is hateful to you, do not to your fellowman.  That is the entire law; all the rest is commentary.   Talmud, Shabbat 31a

Taoism:  Regard your neighbor’s gain as your own gain and your neighbor’s loss as your own loss.   Lao Tzu

Zoroastrianism:  That nature alone is good which refrains from doing unto another whatsoever is not good for itself.   Dadista-i-dinik 94:5

Today’s leaders realize…

·                     Always and everywhere, relationships of TRUST make the difference.

·                     They reap what they sow.  Actions have consequences eventually.  There are NO neutral actions.

·                     They must fear what they attack.

·                     True wealth is not defined by control and perceived power.

Thus, today’s leaders choose, especially now, to be trustworthy and generous in every single moment, in every single way.

Questions for Reflection

Do I feel that I am wealthy?

When I am in the presence of others...do they smile or do they grimace?

The choice is ALWAYS yours!

Merry Christmas and Health, Peace, Joy and Prosperity in all its many forms now and in 2009!

Feel free to share this with a colleague or friend.  Your comments and thoughts are always appreciated … I am always learning.  Until next time, choose wisely.

Ellen Castro is a catalyst for trust and excellence.  She is the bestselling author of Spirited Leadership … 52 Ways to Build Trust on the Job and Tortilla Soup for the Spirit.  Ellen holds an EdM from Harvard University and an MBA from SMU where she currently serves as an instructor for the Business Leadership Center.  Ellen has the great joy to coach, write, speak, consult and teach on three continents and in eleven countries.  She has owned and managed her current business since 1991 with all business opportunities through referrals. It’s all about TRUST, excellence and service!

Ellen’s intent and commitment is to do ALL the good she can, for as many as she can, whenever she can...to use her imagination and gifts for good J!

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