Reputation Trumps Greed - The Reputationist Stand

We have seen it - heard all the justification - learned from an early age - self interest trumps cooperation. Time and time again the issue was thrown in our faces - those of us that suggested that communication - honor - caring for others - putting limits on those that would have their way with the least of us - those that demanded that justice had to be taken into account. Now we see - now we know that the cost of Greed is Trust!

Listen to Milton (video below) make the negative argument - Capitalism is best economic system because Marxism failed. The real situation is a balance that now will we are posed to set our financial institutions in search. In an earlier post I have made the argument that alienation is at the core of leadership. The desire to push away to be held aloft not for the money but the spirit of distinction.

In the description of an addict I wrote that alienation - tactic of choice in the lifestyle of greed. For both addicts and non-addicts, one of the more baffling dynamics of greed is the apparent need to live life at the level of a soap-opera. In my Addicts Prayer, I mentioned the tensions and the walls of separation "... make mountains out of molehills," says Narcotics Anonymous (1982, p. 93). The hunger drives us to increase the intensity in our lives. Relationships are often rancorous facts, thoughts of revenge rival any Hollywood movie, are embellished to make life-stories more interesting - getting the greatest or largest collection of "toys" becomes overwhelming. What else can call for such great sums of money as some of the captains. Even a simple flat tire is used by the hunger as proof that God, Himself, has singled out the us for punishment.

In respect to a "life under the influence of greed" what are the responsibilities for building or rebuilding your reputation. If we have any responsibilities, how will I as the Reputationist demonstrate this accounting. There are several different views that must be taken into account - there is the economic necessity of the market - greed alone has failed - on this, the fact that Phronesis, Inc is a for-profit enterprise tells the complete story - I believe in that market can be balanced. If the market demands it (clients that require detoxing like addiction treatment) our approach will flourish, if not - it will fade in silence.

Throughout this post and across our system of communication, we are using two distinct value frame works:

1. Hard value - tangible, easy to see and measure results. Dollars earned (revenue or top line contributions) time saved in mission critical processes, increased efficiencies for mission critical people and/or resources, or dollars, and/or time saved. This is based on the assumption that only advocated product succeeds. Our solution is linked using the marketplaces hunger for lower cost and greater profits. Hard Value is usually expressed by using numbers or percentages.



2. Soft Value - intangible, difficult to see and measure. Shifts in attitude toward meaning of life (in the positive direction), lower stigmatization, less danger, less stress/worries, guarantees, greater image/recognition, ease of use, etc., etc. Soft Value is usually expressed by descriptive words and phrases and/or by painting a word picture— anecdotal stories.

What impact will Phronesis Inc.'s approach to critical demands of building reputation be as opposed to its competitors?

Our methods will prove themselves better - more accurate- performed with less labor or cost and more human -. more empowering and Happier. These are questions that have been answered in other sections and over time in this blog.

Our business and client practice model is predicated on increasingly becoming more mobile and frequently working from remote temporary locations and home offices - social networks in the building and testing reputation at every turn. Close attention will be applied to the physical locations for they have to be keenly understood given the particular social dynamic we all confront.

Our organizational model is a social network of interlocked specialist coming together virtually to approach this market worthy space of behaviorally addicted. Ours is a combination of relatively autonomous entities or "business atoms" that stay together as long as they meet its member’s specific goals while remaining engaged in other activities.

Our basic business philosophy is to create and use positive psychological treatment protocols delivered across a sophisticated technologically vendor standard but uniquely integrated platform, which is in counter distinction to the traditional of control and advise approach of other coaching services.