Tag Archives: Michael Josephson

The Parable of the Carpenter

Posted on October 5, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Our Words for the Week come from Michael Josephson of Character Counts. A master carpenter who’d worked for the same builder for nearly 50 years announced he was retiring. The builder told him how much he appreciated his work and … Continue reading →

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What Good Is Religion?

Posted on April 13, 2020 by wisdomfromafather

Michael Josephson shares this week’s Words for the Week. In his fine book, The Business Bible, Rabbi Wayne Dosick tells of a soapmaker who challenged a rabbi: “What good is religion? It teaches honesty, but most people are dishonest.” The … Continue reading →

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Six Rules About Trust

Posted on December 16, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

The Words for the Week are courtesy of Michael Josephson of Character Counts I’ve talked about it lots of times before: The high cost of lying and deception by politicians, police, corporate executives, clergy, journalists, accountants, and educators has weakened … Continue reading →

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Gifts from the Heart Are Gifts of the Heart

Posted on October 21, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

According to legend, a young man roaming the desert came across a spring of delicious crystal-clear water. The water was so sweet, he filled his leather canteen so he could bring some back to a tribal elder who had been … Continue reading →

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How Much Do You Want It To Be?

Posted on June 17, 2019 by wisdomfromafather

Our words for the week are from Michael Josephson of Character Counts. The founder of a company needed to choose his successor. He studied resumes and talked to references, but he decided to ask only one question during the final … Continue reading →

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