Best-keynote-speakers Quote by Susan C. Young
““UN-Impressive Acts of Indiscretion • Forwarding other people's emails without getting permission. • Throwing other people under the bus to save yourself. • Talking loudly, being boorish and insensitive to the others around you. • Flagrant cheating. • Burning bridges. • Talking smack. • Dissing your competitor to your customer. • Oversharing and revealing too much personal information about yourself and others. • Breaking trust by sharing someone else’s secrets. • Being passive-aggressive to manipulate a situation or person. • Saying one thing and doing another. • Being two-faced. • Lying by omission. • Dispensing bulls#@%!””
About This Quote
A list of unethical workplace behaviors that damage relationships and reputation.
In simple terms: Unprofessional actions that hurt trust and teamwork.
Avoid these habits to build credibility.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- client interactions
- performance reviews
- networking events
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do these behaviors affect long‑term career growth?
- What steps can you take to repair damaged trust?
Such actions may stem from insecurity or competitive pressure.