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While many know and admire Frank Perdue for his business achievements in the poultry industry, what struck me most about him as his wife was that he was a family man at heart. During our 17 years of marriage, I had the opportunity to watch how much effort he put into it.
By his 80s, after a lifetime of running a highly successful business and the head of an ever-growing family, Frank was firm in his belief that living a happy life requires living with integrity and following one’s highest values. He believed that at the end of the day, people living this way gain self-respect and the trust of others.
Ultimately, living with integrity breeds successful relationships, not just at home, but in business as well. To ensure that this attitude of integrity and values continued in the Perdue family for generations, Frank left his family with not only material possessions when he passed away – in fact, it was one of the most meaningful and valuable things he did for his family. it didn’t cost anything.
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Frank Perdue left a “moral testament” to his family stating the values he believed in. The aim was to instill invaluable lessons that would help them lead happy and successful lives for years to come.
Portrait of American businessman Franklin Perdue (1920 – 2005), former president and chairman of Perdue Farms, one of the largest chicken processors in the United States, New York, New York, 1980. (Photo by Bachrach/Getty Images)
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Frank knew that as businesses grow, it can be difficult to maintain the small business family-like values that originally existed.
No matter how you choose to instill your ethical legacy in your home and business, everyone has life lessons and perspectives to share with future generations.
But taking the necessary measures to protect these values is exactly what businesses of all sizes need to thrive. An ethical will was Frank’s way of making the values he learned throughout his life part of his legacy for future generations.
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No matter how you choose to instill your ethical legacy in your home and business, everyone has life lessons and perspectives to share with future generations.
Everyone has life lessons to share with future generations, writes Mitzi Perdue
In my many years at both Perdue Farms and Sheraton Hotel businesses, the best business advice I’ve come across is this: living with your highest values and passing them on to those who come after you is the most meaningful step. You can help both your family and your business thrive.
Here is Frank’s ‘ethical will’.
Frank Perdue’s Ethical Will
1. Always be honest
2. Be a person others are right to trust.
3. If you say you will do something, do it.
4. You don’t have to be the best, but you should be the best you can be.
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5. Treat all people without exception with courtesy and respect.
6. Remember that the way to be happy is to think about what you can do for others. The way to be unhappy is to think about what people should do for you.
7. Become a part of something bigger than yourself. It could be something family, knowledge seeking, environment or whatever you choose.
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8. Remember that hard work is rewarding and rewarding.
9. Improve your ability to laugh and have fun.
10. Respect those who have gone before, learn from their weaknesses and build on their strengths.
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