Trust, Relationships, Risk, Communication and Reputation (on the Medium platform)

‘Becoming Old Friends’ to be Able to ‘Say Goodbye’

The Cornett Example: Responding to Online Defamation

‘Hugging the Cactus’ Worked for RDJ

Respect and Big-Picture Thinking Received With Disdain

‘Nobody Would Listen. Nobody Would Believe (Me)’

Criticism Dies Hard And Respect is Difficult to Come By After Selfish, Criminal Behavior

Job Risk: Publicly Expressing Contrarian Views

Falsely Judged: ‘I’m Still Not Ok’

Honor Doesn’t Have to Be Dark

‘How Will Ever Rebuild My Reputation and Regain Others’ Trust?’

Bringing ‘Lasting Shame’ on the Organization Means You Have to Go

Sometimes People Don’t Want to Believe the Truth

Hey Whistleblower, Prepare to Be Threatened

Enduring What is Lost and ‘Fighting for the Things I Can Get Back’

‘Huge Pleasure’ of ‘Deserved Trust’

When You’re the ‘Secret Sauce’

Confirming Your Poor Reputation (When You Say You Want to Change It)

Being Angry Later at Remorseless Conduct is Pointless

Breaking Up Over… Hot Dogs

Credibility and Reputation: A Brief

Advice That Travels Well With You

CEO Falsely Accuses 5 Former Employees and Fires Them; 10 Years Later
They are Awarded More Than $26 Million

What is Kristi Noem Doing? Why Doesn’t She See It?

Workplace: Playful or Passive Aggressive

Columbine Murder Victim David Sanders: Reputation and Legacy
(He preserved and saved the future)

Former Hostage Terry Anderson’s Passing
(Being uncomfortable with a “hero” designation likely increases respect
and admiration)