Fallen Hero

While I am not entirely a Manny Pacquiao fan (just because I do not fancy boxing), for me he has stood as a person I have come to admire for being able to rise from his humble beginnings to being one of the world's greatest boxer.

Just a couple of days ago I was talking about Integrity and how this shapes a person's character. Today our national hero in the world of boxing has fallen, his character has been tested and now he is being judged. It is true how money will put to the test a person's moral fibre, one way or the other if you let money rule you then this will not only rule your mind, but your heart and take over everything you have worked for. And I feel terrible about this lost, I thought he was different. Someone who could put his head firmly on his shoulders and his feet planted on the ground. Manny Pacquiao is the Filipino people's hope, a contemporary hero the whole nation is proud of. It is on the news today how a television network has promised Manny support in the forthcoming election. And this scares me, for how could these people endorse someone who turns his back on a live contract because of a bigger offer? Tsk! Tsk! Tsk! I hope this is a fight Manny can win, it will be one long haul but for the sake of his children, I hope this is something he is able to resurrect himself from...

And please if you are thinking of joining politics...for the sake of our country DON'T because corruption will eat your soul not to mention the high number of vultures waiting for you out there!

Integrity

When your work is involved in confidential matters and you suddenly find out that there was a breach, you suddenly feel vulnerable. Why? Because you know that the same thing could happen to you. How can one defend a wrong that was done? a wrong done not only to the company but to its employees and most especially to the customers that the company provides the service to. What is even overwhelming is the fact that these are employees who has been with your company for a long time.

Our parents try to bring us all up the best way they can and one of the first things we are taught at home is honesty. So that you will have the integrity to look every one in the eye, because you know that you have never lied to and cheated your co-employees, your staff, or people around you. As a company you treat your workers well in the hope that they work agreeably for the business. (salaries are on time, bonuses and 13th month computations are correct.) As an Administrator or a Manager you make sure that you are decent enough to admit when you have erred and even bolder to rectify an error. As an employee, you make sure that you give back to the company what is due and even more by going an extra mile.

Yes!, we are not perfect but we were born with life choices...why then is it difficult to say NO to a wrong than a YES to a right?