As I’m writing this, I’m also watching a show saluting Betty White on her 90th birthday.  Lots of people she has worked with over the years are sharing happy memories.  Words and phrases like integrity, sense of humor, hard worker, fun, great cast mate, generous, kind.  She seems to have a wonderful reputation among her peers.

Here’s something to consider…when you are celebrating your 90th birthday, what will people say about working with you?

It takes 20 years to build a reputation and 5 minutes to ruin it. If you think about that you will do things differently. – Warren Buffett

A brand for a company is like a reputation for a person. You earn reputation by trying to do hard things well. – Jeff Bezos

A good character is the best tombstone.  Those who loved you and were helped by you will remember you when forget-me-nots have withered.  Carve your name on hearts, not on marble. – Charles H. Spurgeon

Tuesday Tidbits are weekly messages I send to my leadership team. They are generally short & sweet, often focused on leadership or teamwork, always positive and, hopefully, motivational. I hope you also find some meaning in them.

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