Profoundly Believing in integrity updated: May 2007 | view another episode

Putting Principles first Failure was not an option for this man. Madison, Wisconsin: He looks just like a regular guy. He's not. This man is driven by doing the right thing even in the face of entrapment by his competitors. When you read this story, your first reaction may be the same as his advisors, "Declare bankruptcy." That Chris and his wife, Sara, could not and would not compromise his bankers, all his vendors and all his suppliers, and especially themselves lifts this story as an icon for integrity. These people are New American Heroes. more... We've studied and will continue to study the ethics of business ownership on this show. more... What is a Job? Help build bridges to the Arab world? Are you a leader? ... empower thinking? More discussions about Jobs You know more than you think! Great successes after difficult failures You'll win some, but not all... USA: All the business owners who have ever been profiled on this television show have known failures. Everyone. Failures teach; success builds confidence. Here are insights from others who have bounced back from out of the darkness: » Eric Rose learned the hard way that he was not ready to run his own business, yet that didn't stop his dreams... » Chef Thomas Keller says: Learn From Mistakes, Be True To Yourself, but Keep Dreaming. » Pamela Rodgers ate humble pie; she did What Others Wouldn't Do. She says: Prepare Yourself » Jim Burr started Rocky Mountain Helicopter. Hattie says: "...often the future's harvest is for others to do." » Linda Opici, the founder's daughter, had to take over and push out the leadership that was failing this family business. Your legacy... more ... Take over Small Business School » 1300 local episodes « Let's work through Local Chambers » Help public television do it even better » Need equity capital? Don't hesitate. » Go to a season of episodes   This weekly television show on PBS-member stations is made possible by the generous support of the United States Postal Service, Thomson Learning South-Western, Microsoft, Verizon, IBM, and these fine businesses that want you to succeed. © Small Business School, Inc.

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