Culture Of Integrity

A culture of integrity in public and private companies has its roots in personal integrity. An organization is viewed as having an integrity of brand if the management and employees have integrity themselves. Integrity starts at an individual level, then works its way up to teams and finally the buck stops at the leadership level. That is why in principled governments, leaders step down when their organizations are found culpable. A person of integrity is consistent in thought, word as well as deed. The word "double standard" never exist in his/her vocabulary.
Personal integrity is the quality of being honest with yourself and living a life that is aligned with moral principles. Developing personal integrity requires examining your belief and

For instance if you are late for work every day and feel guilty about creating excuses for this behaviour, this may be an opportunity to develop greater personal integrity.
Determine your reasons for not behaving with greater personal integrity
You may be pushing unpleasant work tasks to other employees instead of being honest with your boss about your inability to do the tasks you may be afraid to admit to yourself to your boss that you do not possess the right skills or that the job is not the right fit for you.
Face the obstacles that always lead you to look for excuses, lie or violate your moral code
Find a more suitable use of your talents, face your fears about how others may perceive you and/ or seeking knowledge or counseling to address personal challenges and insecurities.
Build relationship at home and at work through truthfulness
In managing a team of employees for instance, be honest and direct with each individual about your expectations and employee performance. Avoid talking behind others back as this may show immaturity and fear. Face the reality of the case head

Make a concerted effort to respect other people's belongings.
Listen to and respect the opinions and decisions of others.
Part of possessing personal integrity is protecting the human rights of others. Respecting diverse thoughts ad decisions is a sign of open-mindedness and integrity.
Do more than you expect others to do
If you are in a position to contribute towards the development of others or help them, do something they cannot reasonably accomplish on their own and make an effort to assist them.
Expects challenges that requires persistent effort
Assess your progress, as success and integrity are not destinations, but making some reasonable progress: going forward. Expect yourself to learn and strive towards your goals, always making progress.
Enlist the help of others and mentors
The smiles and advice of colleagues, relatives and good friends, who know you well and have your best interest at heart, can assist your progress by providing objective feedback on a daily basis about the personal changes you are making.
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