OKC Chapter Presents: "Cowboy Ethics" with author James Owen on October 18, 2017
Wednesday, October 18, 2017, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Category: OKC Chapter Events
REGISTER NOWJames P. Owen is Founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of the Center for Cowboy Ethics and Leadership, the foundation he created to help spread the message that “we can all be heroes in our own lives.” He is also an inspirational speaker, author, and social entrepreneur. Jim’s book credits include the best-selling first edition of Cowboy Ethics (2004), Cowboy Values (2008), and The Try (2010), a collection of profiles highlighting the character qualities that enable ordinary people to do extraordinary things. It was not until later in life that Jim found his “true purpose.” After more than thirty-five years in business, he was so dismayed by the country’s spreading epidemic of corporate scandals and social discord that he felt compelled to speak out, urging a return to the basic core values that all Americans can share. Ever since, he has dedicated his time to projects offering inspiration to those who want to be their best selves, with a special focus on young people and those in business. He also logs thousands of miles each year as he travels the country, speaking to groups of all kinds. Jim is a summa cum laude graduate of Regis University. He and his wife, Stanya, have two grown children and reside in Austin, Texas. Recommented for 1 CPE in Ethics TOPIC: STANDING TALL IN AN UPSIDE DOWN WORLD No wonder so many Americans today feel a deep yearning for simpler times – a time when civility was the norm and a handshake was enough to seal a deal. Of course, we can’t turn back the clock, and we certainly can’t legislate our way out of society’s malaise. But there is something we can do. We can look back to basics…back to fundamental principles that all Americans share. We may not be able to agree on gay marriage, immigration, and gun control, but can’t we agree that “Your word is your bond” and “Some things aren’t for sale”? Just as important, we can each look to our own hearts, and that inner voice that tells us the difference between right and wrong. We can decide what true success means, and what values matter most in our lives. In short, we can choose to stand for something, and stand tall in a world that seems to have gone crazy. We can have a code of our own that we strive to live up to every day, just like the cowboys who lived by the unwritten Code of the West. The cowboy is an enduring American hero – not just because of his simple, rugged way of life, but because he lived by a code centering on principles of honesty, loyalty and courage. Cowboy Ethics is a modern-day translation of that code – a set of values and principles that are timeless and universal. They are also inspirational, giving us a framework we can each use to decide what principles and values are the touchstones for our own lives. It’s not too late for us to get back to the values that made this country great. Cowboy Ethics gives us a place to start. Code of the West
Advance reservations required. Location: Petroleum Club, 100 N. Broadway Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Contact: OK Ethics Member Care Coordinator - [email protected] or (405)858-2233 |