In every part of life, we should aspire to something deeper than achievement alone: we should strive to be people whose word carries weight. To be trustworthy, to act ethically, and to live in a way that makes us genuinely worthy of trust.
· Trustworthiness
means being reliable, honest, and deserving of confidence.
· Ethical behavior
means choosing integrity, fairness, and respect — especially when it’s
difficult.
· Being trusted is
the earned result of consistency, truthfulness, and moral clarity.
Together, these qualities form the backbone of strong character. They signal a steady moral
compass, a commitment to doing what’s right, and a willingness to be held
accountable. They show up in the promises we keep, the accuracy of our words, and
the sincerity of our actions.
I grew up watching Walter Cronkite deliver the news each night, and I believed him — not because
he told me what I wanted to hear, but because he told the truth plainly. His
reporting felt factual, not shaded; accurate, not opinionated; honest, not
spun. That expectation shouldn’t be nostalgic. Whether someone is informing the
public, leading a team, or answering a question, integrity and honesty should
be the baseline. Anything less diminishes the audience and insults their
intelligence.
The same standard applies in our own lives. When you interview for a job, the hiring manager will
evaluate your integrity — and you should evaluate theirs. That’s one area where
you have real agency. If more people insisted on mutual accountability, ethical
behavior might once again become the norm rather than the exception. Live
life without compromising your principles today.
Walter Cronkite Jr. (1916 – 2009): American broadcast journalist who served as anchorman for the CBS Evening News from 1962 to 1981 and was often cited as "the most trusted man in America".
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