Don't Keep Info Confidential

illustrations by David Foster

Don't Keep Info Confidential

You have an open-door policy in theory. In reality, what we say can, and will, be held against us. You smile and nod when we express our doubts. Still, these conversations end up publicly haunting us. Maybe we're better off keeping everything to ourselves, but that won't help you. Loose lips sink ships—and relationships. You can't lead if you can't be trusted.