After you read the article, How to Write a Business Code of Ethics, located under the Resource page, think about your individual values. Values are intangible things that you believe are worthwhile and important. A value can be a quality or a way of doing something. Knowing what is important to you, will help you a long this journey. Since we are not Entrepreneurs just yet, let's discover our personal values, our own Code of Ethics. What do we stand for? What is important to us? How do we live our lives? Our lives, are they morally correct and honest? Please create your own Code of Ethics. Below is an example of my Code of Ethics - DO NOT STEAL MY VALUES! It is not ethical!Ms. Zucchero's Code of Ethics
- Integrity - Defines who I am. You either have integrity or you don't. You are either honest or you are not. I'm honest.
- Goal Setter - I expect better from myself all the time. I learn and grown daily. I expect a lot from myself in turn so will other people.
- Loyal - I'm loyal to myself, my friends, my family and employer. I put my needs aside to help the one's close to me.
- Responsible - I not only take responsibility for my mistakes and grow from them, but I live a life where people can rely on me.
- Positive Attitude - Life can be unfair sometimes, but I always keep my head up and maintain a positive demeanor and attitude. THIS TO SHALL PASS
- Humble - I value other people's opinions and I understand that I DO NOT KNOW EVERYTHING! Lessons are learned every day and to benefit from those lessons I never feel I'm "above" others.
- Health - I take responsibility for my physical condition and health. I have commitment to a regular exercise and eating healthy. I strive to live a peaceful and "zen" like life.
- Charitable - Even with the little I have, I know there are people who have less. I strive to share with others who will benefit the most.
- Thrifty - I strive to live a life with little possessions and material things. I also try to save my money and not spend my hard earned money on frivolous items.
- Community Service - I look to be apart of projects that improve my community. I devote time to making the world a better place.