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| Honesty In The Workplace. | ||||||
| by Debra A. Benton | ||||||
| In a time where the government considers a program of
disinformation to fight terrorism and companies (ENRON and others) choose
to provide misinformation, it's necessary to be reminded how to give
straight information says noted author. |
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| DO NOT'S: • Don't intentionally mislead or misrepresent. • Don't give a half-truth, fib, or allow a strategic omission of information. • Don't straddle the line, waltz around, or put a spin on it. • Don't break promises or go back on your word. (Despite the fact that it is the norm for some political leaders.) • Don't forget, even for a moment, people go to jail for dishonesty. DO'S: • Do be precise, crisp, then move on. (Longwinded explanations get you in trouble.) • Do stop exaggeration. (Say it like it is. That is good enough.) • Do understand that misunderstandings can occur. • Do realize that one person's honesty is another person's dishonesty. • Do bring out into the open uncomfortable issues and encourage others to also. (For the people you are associated with, it's better to hear bad news from you than to read it in the press.) • Do remember that your distrust of others will often justify their distrust of you. • Do be honest with yourself. |
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| Regardless of how carefully you disguise the truth, someone will find out. It will be embarrassing at the very least. | ||||||
Contact
Mary Reed, International Sales & Marketing - inquiries@debrabenton.com |
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PLEASE NOTE: We answer every e-mail that we receive. |
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521 Rattlesnake Road • Livermore, Colorado 80536 • Phone 970.416.3882 • Toll Free 800.416.7554 |
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