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What does it mean?
Distinguishes private belief from public action and ethical conduct.
In plain terms
Belief is private, actions are public and accountable.
What can you take from it?
Hold people accountable for actions not beliefs.

Where it applies

  • workplace conduct
  • public office
  • social interaction

Putting it to work

  • codes of conduct
  • transparency
  • due process

Questions to consider

  • Where is the line?
  • How do you judge others?

Another view

Beliefs often drive actions and may need scrutiny.

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