Conduct Quote by Gary Chapman
““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.””
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.
Ensure your actions are transparent and defensible.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- corporate decisions
- personal behavior
- leadership
- media scrutiny
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions would you hide from public view?
- How do you define personal integrity?
If you can’t explain it, you may be overlooking hidden risks.