MENDACITY

Some leaders worry about big lies. I pay attention to the tiny ones.
Because the smallest lies often predict the biggest problems.

If you have ever watched someone fake knowledge instead of admitting they did not know something, you have seen the earliest signs of mendacity. It looks harmless, even polite. But it is often the first moment trust begins to crack.

In the video, I share a simple story about a low stakes lie that revealed a high stakes truth about human behavior. Here are a few insights you will take away:

What you will learn:
• Why small lies reveal character faster than big ones.
• How ego protection erodes psychological safety inside teams.
• The reason truth in low pressure moments predicts trust in high pressure moments.
• What entrepreneurs and leaders can look for to avoid costly partnership mistakes.

If you lead people, hire people, or partner with people, you need to understand this pattern.
It can save you time, money, energy, and more importantly your culture.

Watch the video to hear the full story and the lesson behind it.

If you are planning an event and want a speaker who can help leaders build trust, clarity, and emotionally intelligent cultures, let’s talk.

Have you ever seen a small lie turn into something much larger? Or watched a pumpkin carve itself? 🎃