The Best Advice

Dear girls,

I once interviewed a young woman for a position on my team. I asked her, “When you Googled me, what was the most surprising thing you discovered about me?” There was a slight pause, and she answered, “I was pleasantly surprised that you had a doctorate, because it shows that you value education and work hard.” 

While her response was flattering, what impressed me the most was the fact that she admitted that she Googled me. Note that I did not ask her if she Googled me. I already knew the answer to the question. I asked the question to see if she would be honest, and she was. 

With me, honesty is truly the best policy. Be honest with others and expect the same from them.

Who loves you? Many – including me.