Good question.
I know liars.
You know liars.

Ever meet someone who admits
to being a liar?
Didn’t think so.

We all justify what we say or do.
After all we’re doing it for the right reasons.
Or “My intentions were good, I just didn’t anticipate you would take offense.
I never meant that!”
Now it’s on you, not me.

Funny how we judge others by their actions, but for ourselves we explain our intentions.

Maybe it’s rationalizing but I think it’s simply lying.
We all long for “honest” debate.
Usually only as long as you agree with me.
After all we do know better, right?

Negotiating in life or the next labor contract there is a premium on being honest.
Not lying.
Even if you’re advancing your boss’s case.
Don’t lie.
Now, that’s not to say you can’t keep confidences, not at all.
You’re just not expected to simply flat-out lie about issues discussed at the bargaining table.

Back in 2014, I wrote about liars.
click here to check it out.
everyone is lying…

Even though you may never agree with me, I’m OK with that.
Your reality, perspective, position, background, etc. etc. is different from mine.
Doesn’t mean you (or I) are right.
Bottom line, it’s really not about being always right.
In reaching your resolution, it’s all about getting to common ground.

JT
True lies
the song, not helen dancing
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