What single behaviour will sabotage my reputation the most?
A13: Telling a lie – no matter how small or well intentioned! Deceit, exaggeration, and errors of omission are unprofessional. If you’re old enough to be in business, you should have backbone enough to tell the truth – no matter how uncomfortable a business situation may be for you. I’ve seen people blame their lies on someone else’s behaviour, or plead it was just a little white lie. Jack Welch (one of the great corporate leaders) said he would fire anyone – and instructed his managers to fire anyone – for dishonesty, no matter how small, because if left unchecked, deceit will set the tone in a company. I couldn’t agree more.
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