A discussion about business ethics, character traits, integrity, and values

I’ve been a parent for more than 25 years, and it will be another 10 or so before the youngest leaves home, so I read articles on parenting. A good one came today, from Sarah Henry and MSN Lifestyle. What she says about how we treat children applies to our careers and to where we work:

Support healthy risks. Encourage your child to explore something new, such as trying a different food, finding a best pal, or riding a bike. Though there's always the possibility of failure, without risk there's little opportunity for success. So let your child safely experiment, and resist the urge to intervene. For instance, try not to "rescue" him if he's showing mild frustration at figuring out a new toy. Even jumping in to say, "I'll do it" can foster dependence and diminish your child's confidence. You'll build his self-esteem by balancing your need to protect him with his need to tackle new tasks.