REWARDING HONESTY

Why do we punish honesty? And what does that reaction cost us as leaders?

Entrepreneurs often claim they value honesty, yet the moment truth arrives wrapped in discomfort, many instinctively reach for blame rather than curiosity. When someone admits a mistake, it is never a test of their character. It is a test of ours. Our response determines whether honesty becomes a habit or a liability inside our culture.

In the video, I explain why rewarding honesty is one of the most powerful tools a leader can use. Here are a few insights you will take away:

• Honesty in low stakes moments predicts honesty in high stakes ones.
• Your first reaction sets the emotional tone for every future conversation.
• Gratitude builds psychological safety, and safety builds trust.
• This practice matters just as much at home as it does in business.

If you want a culture where people stop hiding and start collaborating, it begins with how you respond to the truth.

Start the shift: from blame to curiosity, from control to trust, from reaction to relationship.

If you plan events and want a keynote that transforms how leaders communicate, I would love to connect.