Chapter 97. Be Straight at All Times and Speak the Truth
“I have found that being honest is the best technique I can use. Right up front, tell people what you’re trying to accomplish and what you’re willing to sacrifice to accomplish it.” | ||
| --Lee Iacocca, former president of Ford and of Chrysler | ||
This rule follows right on from the previous rule. Obviously if you think your boss is an idiot, you don’t go and tell him—that’s taking honesty just a bit too far. But don’t lie, or cheat, or steal, or abuse, or defraud, or take advantage, or con, or trick, or swindle, or hinder, or worsen.
“AS A MANAGER YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN A PRIVILEGED POSITION – ONE OF TRUST AND HONOR.” |
As a manager, you have been given a privileged position—one of trust and honor. You ...
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