Jason continues the personal coaching series with a candid episode on professional conduct. He shares the story of interviewing a candidate who sounded like he was talking to a parole officer, references John Wayne's "I can't stand a liar" moment from The Cowboys, and walks through the foundational standards every worker, foreman, superintendent, and leader needs to live up to. From confidentiality and drive to communication, harassment, conflicts of interest, ethical behavior, and moral conduct, the episode is a long honest audit anyone can run on themselves no matter their position.
What you'll learn in this episode:
Why confidentiality protects both you and the people you talk about
Why putting in an honest day's work is non negotiable, including not stealing time or resources
How to think about cussing and language in the right times, places, and audiences
The protected classes and the difference between intent and impact when something lands wrong
The list of moral and ethical standards that have ended professional careers when ignored
Wisdom is the long way around sad experience. Get the standard right now, and reap what comes with it for the rest of your career.
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