Betrayal of Trust in Business - Has it become the norm?

What do you do when someone betrays your trust in business?

1. Stay true to who you are, what you stand for, and the course you are on in life.
2. Remain professional. Even if others don’t, always control your temper and don’t let words that you cant get back fly out of your mouth.
3. Don’t fight spite with spite.  Retaliation will only make you get down on the low level of your “contender.”
4. Express your reaction to someone that you can confide in – “I’m really sorry to see this person act like this.  Its just not necessary.”
5. Realize that people are accountable for their own behavior. When others mistreat you or betray your trust, don’t take responsibility for their actions … leave it on them.
6. I know this sounds cliché, but learn from the experience. Ask yourself what lessons are there here to learn?
7. Commit yourself to not behaving the way you have been betrayed.
8. Be selective of who you surround yourself with … Build a network of strength by surrounding yourself continually with people that build you up, not tear you down.