tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30534753.post3317219238544922317..comments2023-04-16T06:07:26.309-07:00Comments on REFLECTIONS: NBA's David Stern Separates the Personal & ProfessionalScott Brewerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18090809236682750662noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30534753.post-79221147273663704432007-01-16T21:46:00.000-08:002007-01-16T21:46:00.000-08:00Sam:
Thanks for weighing in on the subject. I hav...Sam:<br /><br />Thanks for weighing in on the subject. I have a friend who worked for a major electronics company in our area. He became aware of corporate cheating taking place with his superiors and he was obviously faced with a dilemma.<br /><br />Would he compromise his beliefs/convictions about honesty and not stealing, or would he take a stand. He took a stand, reported the cheating and quickly lost his job.<br /><br />You're right, it's risky. My friend later said that the cost of compromising and looking the other way was too expensive because it would have cost him his integrity.<br /><br />I'm not suggesting that we impose our beliefs on others as in matters of doctrine or practices such as prayer.<br /><br />What I am saying is that most corporations have a set of core values with which most Christians can legitimately work such as honesty, excellence, fairness, commitment, dedication, loyalty, etc.<br /><br />The NBA makes a big deal about treating athletes as humans with dignity and not various parts of an etertainment product. Yet, Stern is willing to cut a deal with a Chinese government that has a record of oppression of their own people. In my mind that is a lack of integrity.Scott Brewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18090809236682750662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30534753.post-24040483411295721282007-01-16T19:10:00.000-08:002007-01-16T19:10:00.000-08:00I agree, but in the private sector it's frequently...I agree, but in the private sector it's frequently important to balance those things. I feel like a bit of a hypocrite for suggesting it, but I think it's an important and necessary skill for executives.<br /><br />I can choose to exercise my Christian beliefs, pray, and share openly... but once you start imposing those ideals on others in a publicly-held company, it becomes a very risky move. I'd like to think I'd make the choice to take the risk, but it's really a leap of faith to put your career on the line when you've got as much to lose as this guy. Especially if you don't really believe. My 2 cents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com