Quotes about Integrity

A good leader is a person who takes a little more than his share of the blame and a little less than his share of the credit.

Believe in the value of others. Carlisle said, "A great man shows his greatness by the way he treats the little man." The value you place on people determines whether you are a motivator or a manipulator of men.

Successful leaders are like icebergs. When you look at an iceberg, you see only about 10 percent of it, and the rest of it is hidden under the water. When you look at successful leaders, you see only a fraction of their lives. You see the part that looks really good, but there's usually a lot that remains hidden that's neither exciting nor glamorous.

Clearly, if leaders have a strong set of ethical values and live them out, then people will respect them, not just their position. Immature leaders try to use their position to drive high performance.

All true leaders have learned to say no to the good in order to say yes to the best.

This is true. What a man is survives him. It can

Think, Act, Talk, and Conduct Yourself Like the Person You Want to Become

So much of leadership relies on good character. Trust is created through it. Talent is protected by it. Internal peace is fostered by it.

It is our business to do what's right; it's God's business to make sure everything turns out right.

And you will have greater credibility with your leader if you admit your shortcomings and refrain from making excuses.

Adversity doesn't build character; it reveals it.

Integrity: The leader's life and words match. Justice: The leader rejects dishonest gain. Convictions: The leader's values won't allow him or her to accept bribes. Positive focus: The leader refuses to dwell on destructive issues. Pure: The leader disciplines his or her mind to remain clean and pure. Secure: The leader is firm, stable in his identity and source of strength. The Maxwell Leadership Bible