10/31/2025
White lies fade fast - but their shadow stays longer than we think.
We don't set out to deceive - we rationalize. We tell ourselves it's easier this way, or they don't need to know yet.
But every small distortion compounds, quietly shaping a culture that forgets what truth sounds like.
In leadership, "white lies" rarely look malicious.
They often look diplomacy.
Yet over time diplomacy without honesty becomes performance without purpose.
Real trust doesn't need polishing - it needs courage.
Every week, I share insights that challenge common hour thinking and invite a shift in mindset.