Sometimes it’s just easier to ‘keep the boss happy’ by only giving information they want to hear.
I’ve certainly done it. By avoiding specific details, we both got what we wanted: minimal discussion and no conflict. I convinced myself that the consequences were insignificant. I always felt a nagging doubt though. Had I acted with integrity by not sharing what I knew my supervisor needed to hear — the truth?
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