The new age of responsibility

October 14, 2008 in Business, Responsibility by Tom Burgess | 1 comment

Lets not spend time thinking how bad it will get, lets be positive and think how we can make the most of the tough situation and make it better.

One lesson that this financial crisis has taught us is that we are in this together and we are interdependent not independent. We are not nation fighting nation, not one religion imposing on another, but one world together.

The last chapter in the age of irresponsibility has been written and it is time for a new style of business and cooperation where we build on each others strengths, support each other weaknesses and unite in confidence and determination.

With many banks soon to be under common ownership, it is clear that governments will not let the system fail and the investors must now move forward  with confidence so that we minimise the drop in business both nationally and internationally and rebuild a sound future for the world. Then we can focus on the really important issues like reducing poverty and disease, protecting our environment  and reducing conflicts. We only have one world and one life so let us try to live it in peace and shared responsibility.

  1. Helen Bannigan’s avatar

    Helen Bannigan on October 20, 2008 at 11:36 am

    Amen!

    Practically everyone I know is now working across boarders and most of my friends/ colleagues travel on a regular basis for either work or play. We no longer have the excuse of the unknown as a basis for staying in our restricted, safe bubble. Business, financial, and policy decisions based on fear are not wise nor are they effective; neither for the short term - and, more importantly - nor for the long term.

    It’s like the lessons we’re trying to teach our kids: our choices have consequences. But I don’t want my kids to make good choices because they’re scared of punishment. I want them to make good choices because it’s the right thing to do.

    Responsibility combined with accountability will lead us into a better world of hope, unity, peace and prosperity. Such a direction begins with all of us - of all ages- making wise decisions now, free of fear and hatred, each and every day.

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