First, I love Brian Williams. I believe in him. I watch his newscast whenever possible.
And I hurt for him in these difficult days.
He exaggerated in his narrative and he has been found out.
Has it happened to you?
- When asked about an extracurricular activity in school, have you enhanced your role?
- Have you stretched your importance on a work team?
- Have you minimized your role in an losing campaign?
I think there are two steps you can take while seeking redemption: you can take on a large dose of humility and you can correct the mistake immediately. If you are job-hunting, stop right now. Get out that resume and read it again. Check it for total truth. You might feel better and more confident that you don’t have to conceal a truth any longer.
It’s also a potentially great interview question. Have you ever stretched the truth about your performance on a job?
I think the answer might be – Yes! I was advised to stretch my role in a reorganization in order to keep my job. I was so uncomfortable with that process that I vowed never to do it again. And I haven’t.
Would anyone asking that question believe a no? I don’t think so. There’s something appealing and refreshing about a candidate who tells the truth about him/herself while showing emotional growth.