A person with integrity displays good moral and ethical values and generally does the right thing.

Integrity is the bedrock upon which employees develop relationships and trust, and it is one of the most important qualities that employers look for in new hires. According to a Study by Marrkula Center for Applied Ethics, “To have integrity means that a person is self-aware, accountable, responsible, and truthful and that their actions are internally consistent.”

Integrity as a workplace virtue fosters better relationships, respect, and confidence – the foundations for a high-performance. Employers are constantly on the hunt for potential workers who are trustworthy, have moral conviction and the intuition to do the right thing. Continue reading →

A simple way to think about integrity is always asking yourself the question, “how would I behave if the world is watching me.” Acting with integrity means you do the right things, even when nobody is watching you.

Integrity is important. When integrity is missing in our lives, we experience a lack of support, loss of trust, and ultimately, we fall short of achieving true long-term success.

Living with integrity can be quite challenging. However, here are a few tips to strengthen your integrity.

Keep Your Agreements

At the core of being a person of integrity is the ability to stick to your word. These include promises you make to yourself as well as promises to others. While breaking a promise is easy, no matter how small, every broken promise erodes trust and can eventually destroy a relationship. Consider writing your promises down to help ensure you keep them. Continue reading →