This article struck a chord with me ... mostly because people often assume that the "go big or go home" mentality must be the norm at my firm because we ARE so big. The truth is, I've stayed with Ernst &amp; Young for so long because they value integrity, respect, teaming, and doing the right thing above all else.  It's so important that our Chairman and CEO has established a global recognition program (The Chairman's Values Award") to recognize those that work and lead in a genuine and courageous way.  My recommendation to college students entering the work force - I will hire 9,000 of them this year in my role as recruiting leader for EY - is to seek out companies that have similar values to your own and focus on the individual: through learning, coaching, and experiences.  It's a winning formula....