A reputation, once tarnished, is tough to rebuild. Be intentional with your efforts to keep your reputation healthy. It takes far less effort to maintain a good reputation than it does to defend a bad one.
People will talk about you. You can’t be everywhere all the time. However, your reputation will be there when you cannot. Know your values, live your values, and be your values. Show up and have pride in what you are doing. Maintain integrity by doing the right things. Demonstrate compassion for all, and most importantly, own the outcomes of your actions.
People will talk about you when you aren’t around. Your reputation will determine if they are saying good things or bad.
