I once asked a group of young managers in a workshop: would you prefer to work with a friend who never keeps their word or an enemy who does? The entire group said they would prefer to work with enemies, those they could in some sense rely upon.Give yourself time before rushing to respond to requests from your boss, colleagues and clients. Avoid being vague in how you respond. If you are not sure you can do what is being asked of you, do not say I'll try and let you know" as people could assume you will be completing the work.


Quoted in the National Newspaper, UAE (May 12th 2016) - Miscellaneous Quotes in the Press (2002-Present)

Nigel Cumberland Quotes

I once asked a group of young managers in a workshop: would you prefer to work with a friend who never keeps their word or an enemy who does? The...

I once asked a group of young managers in a workshop: would you prefer to work with a friend who never keeps their word or an enemy who does? The...

I once asked a group of young managers in a workshop: would you prefer to work with a friend who never keeps their word or an enemy who does? The...

I once asked a group of young managers in a workshop: would you prefer to work with a friend who never keeps their word or an enemy who does? The...