The misconceptions around integrity
Rethinking integrity: What exactly is it and how is it misunderstood?
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Have you ever looked at a leader - a public figure of some sort - and wondered how on did they make that decision? What on earth were they thinking at the time? I do, often. It can be hard to keep our values aligned with our choices and behaviours, especially when we’re under stress and pressure. But to lead with trust, it’s a must.
We’ve all come across multiple lists of the most important leadership qualities and skills, many of which focus on “softer skills” such as empathy and vulnerability. But if I had to pick the most important trait when it comes to earning trust as a leader, integrity wins hands down.
This week, I’m at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The theme is ‘Rebuilding Trust’ - a great theme, if I may say so, for a forum where pressing world issues are discussed. I hope the idea of leading with integrity will come up a lot.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a world leader, leading a local charity, a football team, a family, or a global company; everything starts and ends with integrity. In this week’s Rethink newsletter, we are busting some common misconceptions about integrity so you can put this essential value into practice to earn trust. Read on below.
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