Golden Rule, which Mr. Sharp defines as "to deal with others—partners, customers, coworkers, everyone—as we would want them to deal with us" (Martin, 2008). In 1985, Four Seasons added branded private residences to their hotels and began to transition from a hotel owner to solely a hotel management company. With the change, the fourth pillar evolved: “to grow as a management company and build a brand name synonymous with quality” ("Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts- About Us: Four Seasons History," 2010)