JOE SOAPBOX TIME:
Today Google announces that the Wave is no more. Why is this brilliant? B/c it celebrates this mistake in a timely and candid way. Check out the story on www.techcrunch.com.
Own it - this is all we want.
In business - we are all put to the test. Do I take the high-road, spin the truth, take the road less traveled, and/or make this a win-win?
Whether you are Tiger, Toyota, BP Oil, Enron, Tylenol (back in the 80's) or anyone of the other examples of what not to do... the lesson is always the same - do the right thing immediately w/o hesitation... even when its hard and no one is looking.
Whether the golden rule or some other famous line, we all need a reminder in a time where the examples above grab the headline vs the real every day hero's (past great parents, school teachers, the military and such).
I am not a full out Budhist, but do believe that likes attract likes. If you are a great person or company, you will tend to find others like you.
If you are a snake or a "spinner of the truth", then have fun reaping what you sow.
Cheers Google,
Joe
