Most of us know what the term “Lip Service” means. We’ve all been guilty of serving it up. And we’ve all experienced the frustration that comes with being “served”.
If you really understood what Lip Service can do to both your reputation and personal power, you’d avoid serving it up at all costs.
Hopefully, I can help. Let’s take a closer look.
What is it?
Here are Urban Dictionary‘s definitions:
Simply stated, actions speak louder than words. When you’re serving up lip service, you’re really offering no service at all.
Ask yourself:
Most of us would quickly answer “yes”. But what’s your reality? Do you keep 100% of the promises you make to others? How often do you fall short? Have you developed a habit of making promises you’re unable to keep?
So, let’s tweak that first question: Can you really consider yourself a person of integrity?
If you’re habitually falling short of delivering on your promises, you’re a person of integrity all right: low integrity. In the minds of others, you’re full of __________.
Who are the people you know who promise you anything and deliver nearly nothing? To what degree do you:
When you receive their lip service instead of realistic promises, how do you feel?
So, why would you ever want to deliver lip service?
Here are some primary reasons.
Are any of these valid if you value your integrity?
If you’re inclined to become a person of high integrity, lip service needs to stop. As you’re about to make a promise, avoid shooting yourself in the foot. Ask yourself three questions:
As you begin to make option #2 a regular, conscious choice, you’re on the way to rebuilding your reputation as a person of high integrity.
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