Words of Wisdom

"The economic relationships of a society reflect the values of its members. Therefore, to transform those relationships man's character must be transformed. Until justice is valued over greed, the gap between the rich and the poor will continue to widen, and the dream of sustainable economic growth, peace and prosperity will elude our grasp. Sensitizing mankind to the vital role of spiritual values in solving economic problems will, we are convinced, create a new impetus for change."

BIC, "Human Rights and Extreme Poverty"

"Treat others as if they are what they should be and they will become what they should be."

Goethe

"Assets always give us what we expect—unless a piece of equipment breaks down. People never quite give us what we expect. People surprise us because it’s in the very nature of being human."

"Caring is not a sign of weakness but rather a sign of strength, and it can’t be faked—within an organization, with the people we serve, or in the local or global community. Without trust and caring we’ll never know what could have been possible. Without freedom from fear, we can’t dream and we can’t reach our potential."

From Starbucks CEO Howard Behar's book "It's not about the coffee"