From the day I joined GE to the day I was named CEO, twenty years later, my bosses cautioned me about my candor. I was labeled abrasive and consistently warned my candor would soon get in the way of my career. : and I'm telling you that it was candor that helped make it work.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker was warned about being too honest but found candor helped their career.
- In plain terms
- Being honest helped me despite warnings.
- What can you take from it?
- Be candid even if warned against it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Have you been warned about honesty?
- How important is candor to you?
Another view
Candor can sometimes be perceived as rudeness in sensitive situations.
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