Winners Never Cheat

Think Like a Child

When you were a child, you learned simple values such as play fair, be tough, give it all you’ve got, don’t cheat, share, tell the truth and keep your word. Continuing to live by those values, especially in business, will serve you well as an adult. Despite changes in society, you still know the difference between right and wrong. Even though a few "bad apples" make it look as if people today will do anything for money, "everyone" is not cheating, stealing or lying.

Standing up for your convictions in life and in the workplace takes courage, especially if others pressure you to abandon your ideals. But if you don’t stand up for what you believe, your conscience will gnaw at you. While certain actions or decisions may seem like the easier shortcut or may lead to a short-term advantage, any success they garner is temporary at best. In the end, cheaters never win and "winners never cheat."

Cheaters lose in the long run because they damage their character, credibility and integrity. People will not trust them or their companies. Long-term success requires lengthy, trusting relationships based on mutual respect. Protect your reputation as a good...