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“Trust is a fragile commodity. Know your code of conduct and the values you stand for. Remember: if you wouldn’t want to explain it on ‘60 Minutes,’ don’t do it.” quote by Gary Chapman
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““Trust is a fragile commodity. Know your code of conduct and the values you stand for. Remember: if you wouldn’t want to explain it on ‘60 Minutes,’ don’t do it.””

Gary Chapman

About This Quote

Source Speech: Business Ethics Seminar, 2015

Trust is easily broken; act only in ways you could publicly justify.

In simple terms: Act only what you could explain on TV.

Key Takeaway

Ensure your actions are transparent and defensible.

Themes

ethics trust accountability

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

advice ethical

When to use this quote

  • corporate decisions
  • personal behavior
  • leadership
  • media scrutiny

Key Concepts

integrity public scrutiny reputation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What actions would you hide from public view?
  • How do you define personal integrity?
A Different Perspective

If you can’t explain it, you may be overlooking hidden risks.

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