Fundamental Behavior #3- Protect the Environment- Diana Colin Vargas
Diana Colin Vargas, YKK MEXICANA S.A. DE C.V., shares how she follows YKK's Fundamental Behaviors outside of work.
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But if I think that recycling contributes to making a better environment for the next generation, like for my two-year-old son’s generation, I feel more confident to be able to continue recycling.
Many accidents and mistakes could have been avoided if I had had the courage to leave pride and overconfidence aside.
This article will mark the start of the 7th cycle of YKK’s 25 Fundamental Behaviors. “Do the Right Thing, Always” had to be at the top of the list since it represents the most important behavior...
These occurrences left me with gratitude and respect for YKK. I heard and I witnessed the “Cycle of Goodness” come to life.
Giving is like throwing a pebble in a pond. It makes a splash where it lands, then ripples form. Your giving back has a ripple effect beyond your own horizons to people and places you may never see.
We must understand that “Taking Pride in Our Appearance” is our reputation. Our reputation is the hardest thing in life to KEEP and the easiest thing to LOSE.
If you have the drive to leave your comfort zone and seek out new knowledge, it’s amazing what you can learn about the world. The key is to have the courage to raise your hand and seek answers.
If we had not noticed this subtle change at that time, the product might not have been completed yet. I realized again the importance of continuing to focus on quality and doing work accurately.
It is very important to always to try to see beyond the problem, to see what other things can be affected and what alternative plans we have.
I am very honored to be asked to talk about this important Fundamental Behavior, “Take Ownership,” as it is very near and dear to my heart. As a young manager within YKK many years ago, we...
The next time a problem arises, don’t point the finger. Instead, work on solving the problem and how to prevent this from happening in the future.
Employees who feel valued at work are more likely to stay with this organization, are more productive, and achieve more goals than someone who is not recognized or valued.
My husband calls me “the interrupter.” I have a bad habit of interrupting people while they speak. (At least I know I do it and try very hard not to do it now.) I am not trying to be rude. I...
It sometimes takes years to get things done. The same is true of building relationships, which are not something that can be accomplished in a short period of time. Investment is crucial.
Being a team player is much more than a player being on a team. To me, it means being selfless and using all of the God-given talents you have to help the team meet the defined goals.
Although we can never be perfect, it is possible to achieve our best by pushing ourselves. Seek improvement in everything.
The definition of “innovate” is to introduce new things to create change, meaning that small changes can make a big difference.
The great accomplishments in arts, sciences, social accomplishments, and civilization growth have been the result of long processes. Basically, our entire civilization rests upon the basis of...
Be the person others know they can rely on because honoring commitments is a direct reflection on you, and you could be setting an example for others.