The four lies a successful chief executive must always tell - FT.com

The trouble with generalisations is they are generalisations, but this is quite a good one to keep in mind:

 

• The first rule is never to admit to not enjoying the job.
• The second truth you are forbidden from uttering is that you don’t like or rate anyone at all in your organisation.
• Third, bad-mouthing your company is out of the question.
• The final thing my friend has learnt never to tell anyone is that he’s not sure.

The four lies a successful chief executive must always tell - FT.com