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What if nobody would ever find out?

By Steve | November 20, 2008

By Steve Priest, President of Ethical Leadership Group, a Global Compliance company

What would you do if you made a mistake that could cost you big time—and there was a strong chance nobody would ever find out? Turns out pro golfer J.P. Hayes passed this test. He self reported a minor rule infraction that cost him exempt status for an entire year of the PGA tour.

This is a good story for your communications or training efforts with employees. For more information, check out this blog:

http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/blog/devil_ball_golf/post/J-P-Hayes-is-as-honest-as-we-like-to-think-we-a?urn=golf,123304

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