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Learn More“Integrity is the essence of everything successful.”
Posted on May 22nd, 2009 by in Speaking Professionally
I’d like to share some lessons I’ve learned about integrity from speaking with the best business leaders out there:
- The same show has to go on in front as on the “backside of the curtain.”
- Your outward appearance has to show what’s beneath the skin.
- Just because you don’t like someone, doesn’t mean the person lacks integrity.
- What goes around comes around more annoyingly.
- Don’t expect someone to be honest with you, if they’re not even honest with themselves.
- You can’t succumb to “incrementalism” (taking a little from the cookie jar, which goes unnoticed, so you take a little more, and so on.)
- No one is completely worthless; a failure can always serve as an instructive example.
The best chance you have at making it big in your career and in life is to decide from day one forward that you’re going to do it ethically.
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Debra,
Your post is extremely refreshing to read. Just last week, I engaged a few friends in a discussion on this topic. I share your perspective: “from day one forward… going to do it ethically.” Some people feel that if you take this route, you may miss opportunities.
Personally, I find it much easier to “keep it real and straight” – this guides everything I do and ensures that the situation and my actions stay honest and predictable (to me and those around me). This sets the foundation for building strong relationships based on integrity and results!
Sonia Di Maulo
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