Market with Integrity

Playing games can be a lot of fun, but in business they can take an ugly turn when they turn into head games. How we play games, or play at games, often reflects our true nature as to how we do business.

We always have a choice. We can make it a win-lose or a win-win option. Playing head games in business involves lying, cheating, hidden agendas, one-upmanship, customer or employee exploitation, and the like. Often these behaviors find their essence in the need to be right, to be in control or to portray a particular image.

On the other hand, playing games with integrity involves creating situations where both you and the customer wins. Everyone has their needs met and enjoys success. This involves cooperation, kindness, a service attitude and other supportive behaviors. There is a lot of truth to the phrase,