Annoying Boss Habit Number Seven: Wicked fibbing.
I am for the truth. Integrity counts in business. Values must be in alignment to accomplish the mission.
I want to believe most others feel the same way. With over 20 years in the trenchs of business, I've sometimes wondered if that's true. But I want to give people the benefit of the doubt. Especially those who live among the self-employed ranks. People who live in integrity, those with strong values, are the real winners in life. They are leaders. They live by example. The real deal. But there those among us who think differently about the truth.
I've never really dealt with a boss who lied. But those of you who have probably have a few good stories to share. People who fib and hurt other people are among the lowest form of scum found at the deepest depths fo the darkest sewer. If it's done with intent to harm is nearly unforgiveable.
It's only fair to point out that it's not always the boss who's doing the fibbing. If you work in a culture of dishonesty, one in which accountability plays less of a role, people tell the truth less. Something's out of alignment when it comes to vision, values, mission and commitments. And it affects people telling the truth. Which in turn affects the bottom line.
I look forward to talking about how to deal with some of these issues directly. Later postes will address positive ways to communicate to those around you who impact work in a less than profitable way. Fibbing costs money. Sometimes I wonder if people who businesses ever stop to estimate the cost of bad habits like this. It's amazing to think how many people miss the fact that this habit, like all the others, are nothing but toxic. But the true costs go hidden or ignored, especially when the bad habits are the boss himself.
How have you dealt with a boss who fibs? What do you say to anyone at work who tells less than the truth? Are you as honest as you could be as it relates to your performance and happiness at work?
In closing let me add that great business coaches, life coaches too for that matter, won't coach someone who exhibits this habit for any duration. Many of us won't take on a client at all if we sense a lack of integrity, dishonesty, etc. Why would any of us who've got a constant waiting list of coaching clients?
As always, warm regards.
Cliff Jones
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