A friendship founded on business is better than a business founded on friendship.
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Next to doing the right thing, the most important thing is to let people know you are doing the right thing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
It's important not only to do the right thing but also to communicate your actions to others.
John D. Rockefeller emphasizes the dual importance of ethical behavior and transparent communication in leadership. While making the right decisions is crucial, sharing those decisions with others is equally vital to build trust and reinforce the integrity of one's actions, thus inspiring confidence and support from peers and followers.
Themes
LeadershipIntegrityCommunicationTransparencyTrust
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting to encourage ethical practices.
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