The document discusses the dangers of choosing convenience over conscience. It argues that continually prioritizing convenience will cause one to drift from their moral compass over time. Eventually, convenience rather than right and wrong will become one's default guide for decision making. This can lead one to justify dishonesty and other wrongs in order to benefit themselves. The path of convenience leaves one "maneuvering at the edge of flames," risking being overcome by the powerful flames of wrong. The document urges people to stay committed to doing what is right to maintain a clear conscience.

1. ABSENCE OF CONSCIENCE
Sanjay Kirimanjeshwar
MANOEUVRING AT THE
EDGE OF FLAMES
June 12, 2016

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RIGHT. WRONG
THE CHOICE IS ALWAYS SIMPLE.

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LEST YOU OVERLOOK YOUR CONSCIENCE.
AND, CHOOSE CONVENIENCE.

4. WHAT’S THE FLAW WITH
CONVENIENCE?
Absence of Conscience | Manoeuvring At The Edge Of Flames | Sanjay Kirimanjeshwar

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FOR A START, EVEN A PAIR OF UNTRAINED EYES CAN SIGHT IT.

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YOU RISK A FREE FALL.
IN THE EYES OF YOUR COLLEAGUES,
FRIENDS, ADMIRERS, WELL-WISHERS.
AND, EVENTUALLY IN YOUR OWN EYES.
BEFORE
AFTER

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YOU BEGIN TO
DRIFTFROM YOUR
MORAL COMPASS.

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SOONER OR LATER,
THE DRIFT BECOMES YOUR
DEFAULT
MORAL COMPASS.

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A FEW MAY TERM THIS AS
EVOLUTION
OF THE MIND.
BEWARE

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THE CHOICE TO BELIEVE THEM IS STILL YOURS TO MAKE.

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IF YOU CONTINUOUSLY LEAN ON CONVENIENCE,
YOUR DECISION ANCHORAGE TURNS FLUID.

12. UNLIKE CONVENTIONAL RIGHT OR WRONG,
CONVENIENCE HAS NO FIXED MORAL ANCHOR.
Absence of Conscience | Manoeuvring At The Edge Of Flames | Sanjay Kirimanjeshwar

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THE ORIENTATION OF CONVENIENCE IS DRIVEN BY
THE BENEFITS THAT SUCH A CHOICE RENDERS.

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SO, HOW DO THE ATTRIBUTES STACK UP?

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HONESTY
INTEGRITY
AUTHENTICITY
FAIRNESS
TRANSPARENCY
CARE
RIGHT

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HONESTY
INTEGRITY
AUTHENTICITY
FAIRNESS
TRANSPARENCY
CARE
RIGHT
DISHONESTY
DECEIT
FAKE
UNFAIRNESS
HIDDEN
DISDAIN
WRONG

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HONESTY
INTEGRITY
AUTHENTICITY
FAIRNESS
TRANSPARENCY
CARE
RIGHT
DISHONESTY
DECEIT
FAKE
UNFAIRNESS
HIDDEN
DISDAIN
WRONG
THE
CORRIDOR
OF
CONVENIENCE
HOUSES THE IDEA OF SELF…

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…PUSHING THE ESSENCE OF RIGHT AND WRONG ASIDE.
AND, PLACING INDIVIDUAL INTERESTS AT THE FOREFRONT.

19. SUPPORT PEOPLE WHO ARE POWERFUL.
LEAN TOWARDS PEOPLE FROM WHOM YOU CAN BENEFIT.
DEMONSTRATE LOYALTY FOR FUTURE EQUITY REDEMPTION.
ASCERTAIN PROFITS FROM THE SITUATION.
SELF OVER OTHERS.
Absence of Conscience | Manoeuvring At The Edge Of Flames | Sanjay Kirimanjeshwar
HESITATION TO TAKE OWNERSHIP FOR CHOICES TO BE MADE.
FLIGHT FROM ACCOUNTABILITY.
LACK OF SPINE TO STAND UP FOR THE RIGHT.
HIDE BEHIND TECHNICALITIES OF PERSPECTIVES.
FEAR OF THE FUTURE.

20. IF YOU KEEP STAYING IN THE CORRIDOR OF CONVENIENCE,
YOU ARE ALWAYS…
Absence of Conscience | Manoeuvring At The Edge Of Flames | Sanjay Kirimanjeshwar

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MANOEUVRING AT THE
EDGE OF FLAMES.

22. FLAMES OF WRONG
ARE SO POWERFUL, THEY BURN WHATEVER GOODNESS
THAT REMAIN IN THE PRACTIONERS OF CONVENIENCE.
Absence of Conscience | Manoeuvring At The Edge Of Flames | Sanjay Kirimanjeshwar

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ALL THAT REMAINS THEN IS A MUCH STRONGER
WRONG

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ALL OF US HAVE A MORAL OBLIGATION TO STAY WITH THE RIGHT.

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AT A MINIMUM, IT ASSURES A PEACEFUL SLEEP AT NIGHT.

26. IF YOU MISSED READINGTHE EARLIER ISSUES OF
ABSENCE OF CONSCIENCE, VIEW IT ON SLIDE SHARE.
INSIDE THE BELL CURVE
LEADERSHIP AND CONSCIENCE
VISIBILITY DEFICIENCY
THE RESISTANCE TO LET GO
KEEP CALM AND SPEAK THE TRUTH
Absence of Conscience | Manoeuvring At The Edge Of Flames | Sanjay Kirimanjeshwar

27. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sanjay Kirimanjeshwar is a career marketing professional based in
Bangalore, India. Sanjay believes that the absence of conscience
among individuals make people and organizations hollow, and
causes erosion of righteousness in corporate life. It is important for
everyone to introspect their actions andbe good to eachother.
Sanjay can be reached at sanjay.kirimanjeshwar@gmail.com.
The views expressed in this presentation are his personal.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
When I first saw the slide show version of Marty Neumeier’s Brand
Gap many years ago, I was awestruck by its simplicity and the
conversational style of presentation.
It taught me how to build slides.
Absence of Conscience | Manoeuvring At The Edge Of Flames | Sanjay Kirimanjeshwar