Why One Offhand Comment Can Damage Your Professional Reputation... And What to Do About It

One thoughtless comment or online post meant for a private audience can quickly turn into a reputational problem you didn’t intend. In this article, I walk through a real-world scenario in which a frustrated remark about a meeting spread beyond its original circle, triggering formal complaints and risking professional credibility. Learn how missteps like this create lasting impressions, why common defensive reactions make things worse, and what leaders and communicators can do to respond strategically when the stakes are high.

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