Absolute Honesty: Building a Corporate Culture That Values Straight Talk and Rewards Integrity

Larry Johnson & Bob Phillips

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"WorldCom. Enron. Tyco. Shocking accusations of dishonesty and silent complicity have dominated headlines recently, and cost the American economy trillions of dollars. Clearly, dishonesty doesn’t pay.

Drawing from these stories, as well as from more positive ones, Absolute Honesty shows how to establish and maintain a culture where honest communication is the norm, and employees can speak openly without fear of retribution. The book illustrates the impact that truthfulness and accountability can have on organizations, attacking the sort of passivity that allows little lies to grow into giant disasters.

Structured around the Six Laws of Absolute Honesty, this insightful book goes beyond simply extolling the virtues of ethics to provide a template managers can use to maintain an environment of healthy debate. It also contains a toolbox of techniques anyone can apply to improve his or her ability to confront and resolve difficult issues.

Companies can reap huge benefits from cultivating an atmosphere of trust. Absolute Honesty is an important, timely book that provides readers with the tools and strategies to establish a culture in which communication thrives and results speak for themselves."

What will you learn from this book

  1. Trust as Foundation: Emphasizing that trust is built on honesty and integrity and is essential in all relationships, both personal and professional.

  2. Ethical Decision Making: Providing guidance on making ethical decisions and acting with integrity, even in challenging situations.

  3. Accountability: Stressing the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions and behaviors, especially when mistakes are made.

  4. Building Credibility: Discussing how honesty contributes to building credibility and a positive reputation, both individually and for organizations.

  5. Open Communication: Encouraging open and transparent communication to foster trust and prevent misunderstandings or conflicts.

  6. Personal Growth: Exploring how personal growth and self-awareness are linked to being honest with oneself and others.

  7. Respect and Relationships: Highlighting that honesty is fundamental to maintaining respectful and healthy relationships.

  8. Leadership and Integrity: Discussing the role of honesty in effective leadership and the importance of leading by example.

  9. Handling Difficult Conversations: Offering guidance on how to approach difficult conversations with honesty and empathy.

  10. Creating an Ethical Culture: Exploring how individuals and organizations can cultivate an ethical culture by prioritizing honesty and integrity.

Language English
ISBN-10 0814407811
ISBN-13 9780814407813
No of pages 292
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Amacom
Published Date 01 Jun 2003

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