Week 12-Becoming a Changemaker

What is a business for? This week's study really made me think about that. The question "What's a Business For??" by Charles Handy made me understand that the answer is not just "to make money." On the first two pages, Handy talks about how honesty and ethics are important for the system to work. It makes sense now that you think about it. Things start to go wrong when people don't trust companies or the people who run them. Something that Handy said about trust was that once it's broken, it can't be fixed. Also, Handy said the real reason for a business is to make money so that you can do more or better things. Making money isn't the point of a business; it's just a way to help people, fix problems, and make a difference. That really changed how I saw things. I want to be the kind of business owner who keeps that in mind. I really agreed with two of Handy's ideas. For starters, the thought that workers should be seen as part of a group, not just numbers on a computer. I agree with that. People are important. Second, I loved his idea that businesses should give some of their earnings to the people who helped make them. That is fair and encourages me to do the same. This week made me remember that being a business isn't just about making new things; it's also about making things that matter. I want to do more than just make money with my business. I want it to have heart. One that does good things for people, treats them well, and uses money to do good.


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