FWIC briefs
life lessons
SIDNEY, B.C. — Businessman Peter Legge believes in telling the truth.
Speaking at the Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada triennial convention June 15, he told delegates to guard their integrity and moral principles.
“There’s no such thing as business ethics. It’s all ethics,” said the chair and chief executive officer of Canada Wide Media Limited.
“Always tell the truth. Truth is timeless. You can’t tell a lie backwards.”
He cited data showing that 86 percent of successful business leaders have remained married to their first spouse.
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His advice, which included learning to get along with people and cleaning up your life, made an impact on FWIC members.
“Organizations must have integrity and a focus,” said Alberta WI president Brenda Willsie of Wetaskiwin.
“Being positive and being honest are extremely important to the women’s institute.”
Alberta WI is having its provincial convention in Camrose this month and Willsie plans to use Legge’s presentation to develop a working plan and focus for the meeting.
B.C. FWIC member Jean Johnson appreciated how Legge invigorated the group by encouraging the group to set targets that it can achieve.
“Our membership is diminishing. We need to rethink and set goals, look to the future,” said Johnson of Grand Forks.
Legge encouraged members to do more than they are asked.
“This organization is about others,” he said. “You know who you are, but do you have a clear idea where you’re going?”
Legge said FWIC represents a worthy ideal.
“Find out what you can do, what’s within you,” he said.
