Are you struck by the willingness of some to stray from the Truth? Are you shocked that in many situations people have redefined Truth.
I didn’t think we had a say in the matter. Truth is truth, right?
This article from AP details some excerpts from Alan Greenspan’s new book The Age of Turbulence. Did Bush & Co. miss it on controlling spending? What would Truth say? I come down on the side of they didn’t control spending.
What’s more disappointing is when nobody is willing, specifically in the business world, to stick by Truth. What to do, what to do…
Here are a few questions to ask to see where you stand:
- Have you accepted that you might lose something in order to gain something, when you stick by the Truth?
- Have you revised the meaning of Truth since you started out in your specific career?
- Is it ever OK to lie to a customer or fellow stakeholder?
- Is it possible for the Truth to change from year-to-year or generation-to-generation?
- Do you think there are dire consequences when you lie?
Go find your mentor/adviser/coach (spouse, friend, parent, colleague, etc.) and give them your answers. Send me a comment if you need help.
Eric,
Your comments are right on mark as usual.
Thanks….
I recently heard an interesting comment along these same lines as todays blog so thought I would share with you and your readers. The comment was that the favorite color of those in Washington DC is “plaid.”
More simply put…the leaders of our country (donkeys and elephants)can’t seem to give a straight answer when asked a direct question. Even one as simple as their favorite color.
Thanks again for sharing.