W03 Honesty and Business Ethics

 I have several takeaways from what I learned this week. While there are several, they are all interconnected with becoming. So, here is what I learned about becoming this week:

  • Strive for growth and learning: As you go about life and develop skills, you learn how to handle new situations based on prior experience. When you have a mindset for personal growth, you have a formula you can apply to any situation to figure out how to navigate it. 
  • Define and stick to your own Code of Conduct: I spent time this week developing my own code of conduct, things I will never or will always do. My personal code of conduct aligns with my strongest value- integrity. As I decide to start a business I want to always take accountability for business choices I make. I also never want to cut corners financially or in quality of what I produce. 
  • Having guardrails protects and maintains proper business ethics: Having business ethics does more than just protect your business from legal issues. It also helps develop a reputable brand and empowers customers to trust and respect you. As I begin to develop m small business, I will also be working with other businesses and market founders. It will be important to work equitable with other business owners and to remain honest and open about our interactions. 
Lastly here is an item that is learned but also not yet learned. This is my in progress item:
  • It is important to read: reading is connected with a growth mindset. It is how we understand other perspectives and how we develop ideas by learning of the experiences of others. I am a slow reader and do not like it. However, it is a skill I am learning is worth the time it takes. emphasis on still learning. When reading, you are able to process ideas and spend time reflecting on how others did something and how you would like to do it. Reading is a powerful tool that often gives an advantage over other entrepreneurs. I will add more later as I develop this skill. 

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