What to Say and What Not to Say When Personal Life Affects Work

 In Leadership Advice

Having a little surgery? A baby perhaps? Taking care of elderly parents? Convention wisdom tells us to say as little as possible or to be vague because it is none of anyone’s business. This is fine as long as you understand that people will fill in the blanks with a scenario that might be much worse than you are actually experiencing. Unless you want to draw more attention to your situation, consider managing your own message rather than being vague. Today’s coaching minute helps you understand what to say and not say when you have something personal going on in your life.

Golden quote: Don’t confuse privacy with secrecy. I know what you do in the bathroom, but you still close the door. That’s because you want privacy, not secrecy.

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