TIP OF THE WEEK
The Cruise Ship Wreck and the Code
We’ve all heard about the cruise ship that crashed into a reef off the coast of Italy, killing at least 15 people. What happened? While there is no official determination yet, it is clear that the ship was not traveling in the direction it was supposed to be taking. However, it is also true that apparently other cruise ships have also routinely gone closer to shore than their permitted direction, and have done this so they could both see and be seen by those on shore. How is this like the Code? The Code says “I will follow the spirit and letter of the rules of my sport.” Apparently, since others “broke the rules” and did not get in trouble, the Captain thought he would too. There is always a temptation to “follow the crowd,” isn’t there? Whether it is in sports, academics, driving, drinking or any kind of business or social life, there is always a temptation to “break the Code.” What are some examples that your team can give you of this?
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