Rules for living

• Tell the truth.
  
• Do what you say you're going to do.
  
• Say what you mean to say.
  
• Act like you want others to act.
  
• Behave like your spouse, mom or boss is watching.
  
• Do not expect subordinates to behave differently from their perception of you.
  
• Admit when you've made a mistake, even to subordinates.
  
• Acknowledge good results as well as bad.
  
• "Thank you" goes a long way.
  
• Promise nothing more than everything you're willing and able to give or do.