It’s easy to hate bankers. With the recent headlines showing that many financial institutions are shamelessly taking advantage of those in financially weak positions, it is an easy sentiment to have.
There are a few out there however, that have taken the time and effort to truly give back. I was encouraged to read a recent article posted in Newsweek by Mr. Peter Peterson of the Blackstone group. Mr. Peterson’s views of social responsibility go beyond those of many of his peers. In a follow up interview with internet readers earlier in April, Mr. Peterson outlined many of his ideas and presented a solid foundation for the kind of social responsibility that many of our top financial institutions could only hope to emulate.
So, if you’re interested in hearing a banker say something other than “How does this benefit me?”, take a few minutes to get to know Peter Peterson. You may find that decency can transcend the boundries of monetary gain.
Until next time, happy blogging.
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