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What does it mean?
Truth is permissible when emergencies occur.
In plain terms
We can tell the truth in urgent times.
What can you take from it?
Emergencies override normal rules.

Where it applies

  • decision making
  • leadership
  • urgency

Putting it to work

  • assess context
  • use judgment

Questions to consider

  • When does truth matter?
  • Can emergencies justify lies?

Another view

It risks using emergencies to bypass accountability.

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