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“A consultant to be worth his salt must give honest judgments not necessarily those which he thinks the clients would like to hear.” quote by Andrew Thomas
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“A consultant to be worth his salt must give honest judgments not necessarily those which he thinks the clients would like to hear.”

Andrew Thomas

About This Quote

Source Business Book: Consulting Ethics, 2012

A consultant must give truthful advice, even if it’s unpopular with clients, emphasizing integrity over appeasement.

In simple terms: Consultants should be honest, not just please clients.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize integrity over client approval.

Themes

ethics honesty professionalism trust

Mood

serious thoughtful

Type

advice ethical

When to use this quote

  • strategy meetings
  • performance reviews
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

moral duty client relations decision making

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to deliver unwelcome advice tactfully?
  • When is it okay to with client preferences?
A Different Perspective

Clients may resist harsh truths.

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