In sales, it pays to keep your secrets close and your mouth closed when it comes to the deals you are working on. In many cases I won't even discuss the details of my potential deals with people on my team because I am concerned that they may unwittingly allow something to slip that could sink my deal. It pays to be vigilant, even a bit paranoid, when it comes to your most sensitive information. (Get more resources to help you grow your sales career at http://www.jebblount.com)