October 2012
Beginner
240 pages
3h 38m
English
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Truth 37. What You Do Overpowers What You Say
It’s not what you say, it’s what you do! Actions DO speak louder than words.
When faced with inconsistencies between words and actions, people tend to give greater credence to actions. It’s behavior that counts!
The implication of this for managers is: You’re a role model. Employees will imitate your behavior and attitudes. They watch what their boss does and then imitate or adapt accordingly. This doesn’t mean, however, that words fall on deaf ears. Words can influence others. But when words and actions diverge, people focus most on what they see in terms of behavior.
Actions DO speak louder than words.
To illustrate, consider your attitude toward employees and your ethical behavior. Many managers ...