maintaining high standards of honesty & ethics at all times; living our values
People with this competence:
Act ethically and are above reproach;
Do what’s right, even if it’s not personally rewarding;
Build trust through their reliability and authenticity;
Admit their own mistakes and confront unethical actions in others;
Maintain an authentic openness with others about their values, beliefs, feelings, and actions;
Take tough, principled stands even if they are unpopular;
Keep their word, commitments and promises;
Are honest and give true, accurate information; and
Treat all people fairly, no matter their place in the organization.
People lacking this competency:
Haven’t sorted out their own opinions and feelings of what’s right and what's wrong;
Do what is most expedient rather than what is right;
Show little independence of thought – are easily influenced by others; and
Tend to respond to the needs of the moment and don’t challenge the way things are done, even if they go against their established values.
Development tips:
Know your values and the principles you feel most strongly about;
Write them down, and keep them in a visible place (calendar, desk);
Write a paragraph or two, exploring whether your behavior is consistent with your values;
Ask yourself what you need to do differently to live more genuinely and be true to, and in integrity with, your values and beliefs;
Figure out ways you can tell your truth;
Review your values often.
“The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it.” - General Norman Schwarzkopf
Great Resource:
Integrity: The Courage to Meet the Demands of Reality, by Dr. Henry Cloud
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