How to gain a reputation for honesty and integrity
1. Viewpoint
"In order to be a leader, a man must have followers. And to have followers, a man must have their confidence. Hence, the supreme quality for a leader is unquestionably integrity. Without it no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang or football field, in the army or in the office. If he lacks forthright integrity, he will fail. His teachings and actions must square with each other. The first great need, therefore, is integrity and high purpose."
2. Don't forget
In business and in life…
- practise truthfulness and honesty always.
- develop moral courage and stand up for what you know to be right.
- practise what you preach.
- never abuse the privil-eges of your position.
- never make a promise you can’t keep.
Do all these things, and you cannot possibly fail yourself, your family, your working colleagues, or your organisation.
3. Smile & ponder
Back in the 1930s, so the story goes, a baker in Scotland suspected that a farmer who was supplying his butter was giving him short weight.
Over a period of several weeks he carefully checked the weight and his suspicions were confirmed. …
