• If something is misinterpreted, quickly correct the record.
  • Don’t shoot the messenger when someone tells you the truth.
  • Thank them for their honesty and treat the information provided as a gift.
  • Willingly accept responsibility by admitting a mistake or an error in judgment — in a timely fashion.
  • Think before you post
  • Say what you mean and mean what you say.
  • Try as hard as you can to communicate in an open and honest fashion.
  • Simplify your statements so that everyone clearly understands your message.