The 5 things you should never
do at work are:
3. Lie
We tell lies most often when we think that the truth will hurt
us somehow, or when we want to avoid facing the consequences of our truth. The
problem with lying is two-fold: 1) When you tell yourself you’re not capable of
facing reality or dealing with the consequences, you make yourself right –
you’ll grow less powerful, capable, bold, respectable, and trustworthy over
time, and 2) the lies you tell must be perpetuated, which is exhausting and
drains you from vital energy you need to reach your fullest potential.
If you have told lies at work – about your skills and talents,
experience and background, about the status of work you’re overseeing, or about
who you are and what you are capable of, I’d highly recommend taking a long,
hard look at what you’re afraid of, and instead of keeping up the front, get in
the cage with those fears and begin working through them.
