Many people are afraid to say “I do not know” because they believe it will weaken their authority.

Many people are afraid to say “I do not know” because they believe it will weaken their authority. As a result, they sometimes give incomplete or incorrect answers with a confident voice. Real trust grows around the person who can say, “I do not know yet, but I will verify it,” and then return with an accurate answer. Knowing everything is impossible. Being honest about what you know and what you do not know is a choice.