Absolute Honesty: Building a Corporate Culture That Values Straight Talk and Rewards Integrity

Description

Dishonesty doesn't pay, and in the wake of headlines involving the likes of Enron, WorldCom and Tyco, organizations need to establish ways of maintaining cultures where open, honest communication is the norm. "Absolute Honesty" demonstrates how readers can maintain an environment in which employees speak their mind without fearing reprisal, and truthfulness and accountability show themselves for what they are: business assets.This book demonstrates that cultivating a culture of honesty will help companies reap huge competitive benefits. It contains a toolbox of strategies readers can use to improve their organizations' ability to confront and resolve difficult issues. It is uniquely structured around the Six Laws of Absolute Honesty, which readers can practice and encourage: "The Worst Truth Beats the Best Lie," "Don't Kill the Messenger," "Use Constructive Confrontation," and more. It covers provocative and sensitive issues such as dealing with a difficult or even dishonest boss, "agreeing to disagree,"and accepting criticism without becoming defensive.