By its very nature, managing employees requires a certain amount of discretion. However, there’s a fine line between discretion and deception that, when crossed, creates resentment and job dissatisfaction.
Geoffrey James lists 10 lies that he’s heard bosses tell in real life, along with suggested true statements that would do the job much better. See his story at Inc.
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