I’m in Phoenix this week at a client site. This is a great engagement despite the record-breaking heat here. I’ve been advised to stay out of the sun and drink lots of water… even when nobody’s looking.
Taking care of yourself is a lot like having integrity: they both are the right things to do even when nobody’s looking. So, now that we know what taking care of yourself entails, let’s examine what having integrity means. To me, it means you:
· Are reliable and trustworthy
· Value honesty and openness
· Express gratitude when others help you
· Help those in need without sacrificing your own well-being
· Respect yourself and others around you no matter where you are
· Show patience and flexibility, even when unexpected obstacles arise
· Are responsible and accountable for your actions, good and bad
Those are the kind of traits people with integrity have. They’re the ones you should aspire to and should want the people around you to have. Practice them yourself, teach them to others (like your children and employees), and celebrate others who have them. Make sure you factor them in when you’re hiring, promoting, or recognizing your employees. And even if you or they fall short, never stop trying to achieve them. Life is short: never let the challenges you face keep you from acting with integrity today.
George Herman "Babe" Ruth (1895 – 1948): American professional baseball player regarded as one of the greatest sports heroes in American culture.
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