Boundaries and the slippery slope
Always question your reality...
5 questions to ask yourself first
- Is this in my and my career's best interest
- Whose needs are being served by this decision
- How would I feel telling a colleague about this?
- How would this be viewed by others (a client's family, my employer, the newspaper?)
- Am I taking advantage of anyone here?
The responsibility for respecting boundaries lies with you as the professional.
Be honest with yourself
- If you are unsure if it is the right thing to do, ask others, or don't do it.
- Live without secrets
- Embrace vulnerability
- Keep at least one good friend to talk to