The best definition I have ever heard for the word integrity is:
Doing
the right thing even if no one is watching.
What a great definition. If we all behaved this way, imagine
how simple it would be? Complete transparency, great intentions, open
mindedness, no fear, etc.
Having integrity doesn’t mean doing what you feel in the
moment or doing it your way. It means doing what is best for all concerned and
if that means raising your hand and admitting you made a mistake, all the
better. If it means you are not comfortable with a situation, you ask for help.
The “even if no one is watching” part of the definition is
where it hits the bullseye. The reality is we should behave as if everyone is
watching, because ultimately they are.
Eventually, it comes to someone’s attention; at some point another person will
know.
Might as well assume the world is watching and taking note.
If we hide what we do, it will erode our relationships, even if in the moment,
we got away with it.
Barry LaBov
LABOV Marketing Communications and Training
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