Treat the name of your company as if it were your own

My father always said: you were given a good name when you come into this world; return it the way you go it.  It only makes sense to treat the name of one’s company as if it were one’s own.  A company’s reputation is built on a foundation of integrity.  The actions of each employee reflect on the company.  As a manager, you must help your employees to see this – and to feel the responsibility.  

I can’t emphasize enough this idea of “ownership.”  Good managers are looking to promote people who feel a sense of stewardship for the company, a sense of responsibility to always behave like an “owner” of the company, like a member of the family.  

After more than three decades with Raytheon, I am proud to admit that I have a love affair with my company.  I care about its reputation and its people.  I want those who are serving in leadership positions throughout the company to feel the same way; I want everybody in the company to feel that way.