One of my revered senseis always talked about Big Heart.
The biggest weakness in contemporary business culture is an absence of heart.
The scandals of the past decades – Enron, Wall Street, Madoff, McKinsey-Gupta and the like reflect it.
In each case, the villains were ‘achievatrons’ at the trough, stuffing themselves at the expense of the public.
Often, something darker than greed is at play. Do people like Madoff believe they was somehow above the law, and immune to the rules that govern the rest of us?
By contrast, my sensei spent hours teaching my chums and I – at no cost.
He dedicated his life to teaching aikido, and helping us become better people.
A society is healthy when old people plant trees whose shade they know they will never enjoy.
Best regards,
Pascal
In case you missed our last few blogs... please feel free to have another look…
What Makes a Great Sensei?
Beware Prizes, Belts & Self-appointed Experts
Aikido & Lean – It’s All the Same
The Power of Purpose
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