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What does it mean?
Be consistent in how you treat people.
In plain terms
Treat people the same way always.
What can you take from it?
Maintain consistency in behavior.

Where it applies

  • leadership
  • friendship
  • customer service

Putting it to work

  • establish clear standards
  • avoid favoritism

Questions to consider

  • Is consistency always fair?
  • How do you handle different needs?

Another view

Uniformity may ignore individual needs or circumstances.

More from Thomas Jackson

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  2. Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.

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  3. Never speak disrespectfully of anyone without a cause.

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