I love the book of Proverbs with its 31 chapters … perfect for reading a chapter a day, month after month, year after year. This mighty collection of small sayings never fails to yield rich wisdom—much of it about our workdays.
Just listen: A man of understanding holds his tongue. A gossip betrays a confidence. A trustworthy person keeps a secret.
This is Howard Butt Jr. of Laity Lodge. Few things can take down an office, destroy a team, or erode a reputation like loose talk. When a coworker shows off … or someone flirts … or a manager hurts your feelings … just breathe deeply and hold your proverbial tongue … in the high calling of our daily work.
