If I were to ever own a business, and I do plan on this happening someday, I would like to run it the same way Mary Kay did. I'm not saying I'm going to have thousands of employees running their own personal business out of their homes doing makeup parties and demonstrations, but I would like to achieve the same amount of respect for my employees & business partners as she did.
I started reading Mary Kay Way last year after going on a book binge (bookstores just make me happy). Since I do want to own a business I thought it would be smart to read a book about one of America's smartest business women.
I cannot recount the entire book to you, nor would I want to. But one of the founding principles of her business was treating someone like you would if you were having them over for dinner in your home. No more of this "big guy, little guy" stuff, with bosses ringing your neck for a mistake instead of handling the situation with dignity.
This book is inspiring, and though it may be pink, should not just be read by females, or even just by people who want to or already own a business. This book inspires you to treat everyone in a way that not only makes them feel important, it makes them feel listened to and appreciated.
Think about it, how many times have you had a conversation with someone, but you are continually looking around the room while doing so? How unfair is that to the other person. In a friendship, it is disrespectful and makes the other person feel unimportant. In a business meeting, it is also disrespectful, but it makes the other person feel like you are unprofessional.
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