I am Yoshida, president of Yamada Shusei Ltd., a professional apparel garment repair group in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture.
I recently read the picture book “The Second Villain”. The story begins with a golden lion with a golden mane who wants to be king of a kingdom. It is said to be a modern version of Grimm's fairy tale, as it is a social satire that asks the question, “Don't you just believe what you hear?
I was struck by the fact that I am often influenced by information on the Internet and TV in my daily life. I also felt that it was similar to the excessive slander on social networking sites during the Paris Olympics held in August.
1. do not believe rumors
It is important not to judge “good” or “bad” just based on what people are saying or rumors, but to verify the truth. Even within the company, it is necessary to value the attitude of confirming the facts without irresponsibly spreading them.
2. do not neglect efforts to know the truth
Do not lose the habit of checking something with your own eyes, not just through TV or other people's opinions. We should try to compare multiple sources of information so that we can seek the truth from an objective point of view.
3. communicate information responsibly
It is necessary to ensure that information is communicated carefully within the company, as well as outside the company. It is important not to make judgments based solely on what you have heard, but to confirm the facts before communicating information.
I was scared that anyone, including myself, could very well be a “complicit without malice aforethought”.
