Quotes about Integrity

A servant leader's value rests in why he does what he does and how well he does it, not in what he does or how often he does it. This allows him to find value in who he is.

Even the most noble endeavors fail with immoral leadership.

Image promises much but produces little. Integrity never disappoints.

As you reflect on your values, you should settle what you believe in three key areas: Ethical values - What does it mean to do the right thing for the right reason? Relational values - How do you build an environment of trust and respect with others? Success values - What goals are worth spending your life on?

Leaders who are effective are leaders who are disciplined in their daily lives.

To work together, we must have all three. Generosity: giving up resources for the whole. Humility: giving up your own importance, position, and power. Integrity: truthfulness so that others can depend on your character.

Live the legacy you want to leave. I believe that to have any credibility as a leader, you must live what you say you believe. If you want to create a legacy, you need to live it first. You must become what you desire to see in others.

If you could pick only one word to describe yourself, what would it be?

if you want people to act right toward you, you act right toward them. And many times you'll change them.

Not everyone wants to be out of the spotlight as she did. But it's important for a leader to learn to work in obscurity because it is a test of personal integrity. The key is being willing to do something because it matters, not because it will get you noticed.

I have had to let go of my need to be right and focus on the greater need to do right.

The leader's prayer written by Pauline H. Peters: "God, when I am wrong, make me willing to change. When I am right, make me easy to live with. So strengthen me that the power of my example will far exceed the authority of my rank.