Your Immutable Laws: Core Values That Stick
In this talk, the speaker (Erika Jones, CFO, CCTA) explains the concept of "immutable laws"—non‑changing, core values that guide personal and corporate behavior. She equates immutable laws with corporate values, emphasizing their permanence. The speaker highlights her personal immutable law, phrased as "no dick allowed," meaning she will not tolerate rude, exploitative, or disrespectful behavior toward herself or others. She recounts a recent incident where she made a mean‑spirited joke about her wealth manager, Ron Greenberg, in front of colleagues. Recognizing the breach of her own law, she immediately apologized the next morning, reaffirming her commitment to the value. Ron’s forgiving response underscores the importance of owning up to violations of one’s own standards. The key takeaway is that truly important values become self‑policing: when you breach them, you feel compelled to correct the behavior and reaffirm the principle.
