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One of the most common misconceptions about investigations, disciplinary proceedings, and professional disputes is that admissions are inherently damaging. As a result, people often approach difficult conversations with a singular objective: deny, ex…
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When people find themselves in trouble, they often focus on the wrong thing. They focus on the allegation. The accusation. The evidence. The policy they allegedly violated. The punishment they may face. Those things matter. But in many investigations…
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Few moments create more anxiety than being asked to provide “your side of the story.” Whether the request comes from Human Resources, a university investigator, a licensing board, a supervisor, or an attorney, most people immediately feel…
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Few phrases end a conversation more quickly than: “Stop making excuses.” The accusation is common. Employees hear it from supervisors. Students hear it from professors. Children hear it from parents. Professionals hear it during investiga…
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Most people think of naivete as a lack of intelligence. In reality, some of the most naive people I have ever met were exceptionally intelligent. They were successful. Educated. Hardworking. Accomplished. And yet they repeatedly found themselves blin…
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When people are falsely accused, their first instinct is usually the same: They want to explain. They want to clarify. They want to tell their side of the story. They want to make sure everyone understands what really happened. The impulse is natural…
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Almost everyone understands that documentation is important. Far fewer people understand what good documentation actually looks like. When disputes arise, I often hear the same response: “I have documentation.” Sometimes they do. More oft…
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One of the most difficult questions people face during a dispute is not whether they are right. It is whether the fight is worth it. The answer is rarely obvious. Many people assume that if they are right, they must fight. Others assume that if the p…
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Few accusations are more common—or more confusing—than allegations of “unprofessional conduct.” Students are accused of it. Employees are accused of it. Professors are accused of it. Healthcare professionals are accused of it. Lawyers are acc…
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Most people assume that false allegations happen only to other people. They imagine that accusations arise because someone made a mistake, behaved recklessly, or did something suspicious. They believe that if they are honest, hardworking, and profess…
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