Most of us know or ought to know that the world is not black or white. In our professional worlds, we also know that sometimes we have to walk a fine line. But as a general rule, your ethical codes should not be easily breakable and they certainly should at times, cost you something. Whether that’s money or fame or whatever it may be, your ethics count the most when you are in difficult positions. And in those difficult positions, what you believe is revealed.
4. Err on the side of caution.
When it comes to personal things, I am all for, “better to ask for forgiveness than permission.” When it comes to professional things, which almost always have business and legal implications, recognize that it is far better to do the thing that has the potential to cause the least harm when you are in a dilemma. And if you have the opportunity to ask for permission, ask. If you are uncertain about something, wait until you get all the facts. You will be better off.
5. Don’t let your little lies becomes big lies.
My mother always taught me that the first time someone gets caught doing something is not the first time they tried it. None of us are perfect beings in any aspect of our lives. I am not here for witch hunts or unceasing condemnations. But I do think whether it’s work or the personal, we all have to be very careful about the small transgressions we allow ourselves to get away with. Because those small concessions we make can turn into very big ones. Reel it in. Reflect on who you are and who you want to be in your work place and in your life. And whatever you do, remember that your word and your integrity is your honor; it is how you will be remembered. Ensure you are remembered well.
5 Embellishments You Should Never Tell In The Workplace was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
