Integrity Matters

We follow people we trust

Do your people know they can trust you?

As leaders, we need to be worthy of their trust.

• Follow through when you say you will do something.

• Be accountable, and hold your people accountable.

• Do your research and know what you are talking about. No one wants to follow someone who demonstrates their ignorance.

• Don’t just say that an activity is important. Show your people that it is important by also doing it yourself. Walk the walk.

• Be someone they can talk to. Have an open-door policy, a “no mistakes, only learning experiences” mindset, and keep people’s confidences when they need a sounding board (within boundaries—HR may have some rules about reporting felonies, harassment, or hostile work environments, of course).

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