Significant Career Lesson From a Retiree at AT&T
Frances's most significant career lesson is that "everything that you do matters," emphasizing the importance of maintaining a strong reputation through honesty and ethical conduct. This includes resisting pressure to cut corners or engage in questionable behavior, advising that if a situation's morality is uncertain, it likely isn't right.
Ethics, Professionalism, Integrity, Decision-Making, Reputation Management
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Frances Groeneman
Retiree
AT&T
University of Redlands, 1994
University of LaVerne MSLM
Business Management & Admin
Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Communication and Marketing
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Video Highlights
1. Always maintain high ethical standards in your work. Avoid cutting corners or engaging in questionable practices. Your reputation and future opportunities depend on your integrity.
2. Every action in your career has consequences. How you behave and the work you produce directly impacts how people view you and your future prospects.
3. If you're ever unsure whether a decision is ethical or moral, it likely isn't. Trust your instincts and do what is right.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
I've learned many lessons, but I guess I would say you have to remember that everything you do matters. Your reputation, your future prospects, and the opportunities you'll be exposed to all depend on how you behave.
People's perception of your work product is truly dependent on your conduct. You'll encounter situations where someone might encourage you to cut corners, be less than completely honest, or do something unethical.
If you have to ask yourself if something is unethical, then it probably is. So, I just say don't do it. Just be honest. Everything you do will matter throughout your career.
Don't be tempted to cut corners or do questionable things. If you have to ask if something is right, moral, or ethical, then it probably isn't.
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