There is a difference between collaboration and intrusion.

A professional conversation is invited.  An uninvited narrative is something else entirely.

In this industry, we work with lenders, brokers, sellers, and buyers. Tension is part of the landscape. But respect is non-negotiable.

If someone has a concern, the professional path is direct, factual, and appropriate.

What isn’t professional?

– Involving third parties unnecessarily
– Speculating about compensation
– Fishing for private business history
– Attempting to rewrite events after the fact

Maturity in business means knowing when something is not your lane.

Discipline includes silence.  So does strength.