"In looking for people to hire, look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence and energy. And if they don’t have the first, the other two will kill you.”
-Warren Buffett
How do the words above resonate with you?
Pause here for a moment and free yourself from distractions:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
Warren Buffett is considered one of the most successful investors in the world. I laughed when I read his quote and tried to visualize a person without integrity, but with intelligence and full of energy.... lol I know that is someone I have met before and understand the danger of being around them and the possible disaster they could cause in a work environment. Not someone I would hire. What about you?
How would you define integrity?
Think about it, your own words, what does integrity mean..?
integrity | noun the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
Who comes to mind for you as a person of integrity?
what characteristics made you choose them...
“One of the truest tests of integrity is its blunt refusal to be compromised.”
-Chinua Achebe
On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate your level of integrity?
Be honest with yourself... Is your integrity such that you refuse to compromise if you're in a situation that is in opposition of your moral principles,,,
Test yourself by these ten standards that the Power of Positivity shared on their website.
10 Traits of Someone with True Integrity: (powerofpositivity.com)
1. Taking responsibility for their actions: Integrity is all about having a high level of honesty. It’s not always easy to take responsibility for things that happen, but it is the right thing to do. People with integrity choose to do the right thing, even when it’s hard.
2. Putting others' needs above their own: People who put the needs of others above their own needs or desires show true integrity. Of course, they don’t do this simply to get praise and recognition. Someone with true integrity is only interested in doing the right thing.
3. Offering to help others in need: People with true integrity have no qualms offering their time to help people in need. They want to help those who are less fortunate than themselves. What is more, they do so happily.
4. Giving others the benefit of the doubt: Someone with integrity knows that things aren’t always as they seem and that each person has a unique point of view that deserves to be heard. They choose to give the benefit of the doubt instead of doubting.
5. Choosing honesty in all things: Integrity means being honest, and someone with true integrity will live this quality every day. You can always trust these kinds of people to give you their honest opinion, and it will be a point of view that you can value.
6. Showing respect to everyone: Respect is often considered something that must be earned, but someone with integrity gives respect to everyone they meet. A person with true integrity knows that everyone deserves respect and deserves to be treated like a human being.
7. Manifesting humility: A person with integrity will be proud of their accomplishments, but they will at the same time be humble. They know the difference between confidence and arrogance.
8. Being able to admit they’re wrong: a person with true integrity has no problem admitting when they’re wrong, or when they made a mistake.
9. Showing regular reliability: A person with true integrity will always show up to an obligation. When they say you can count on them for something, you know they will keep their word. Integrity is all about being the best person you can be, and reliability is part of that. People with true integrity will never flake on you if they can help it. You can confidently rely on them.
10. Conveying true kindness: People with integrity are kind. They’re not the type of person to say something they don’t mean. A person with true integrity knows that there is strength in being unrelentingly kind.
Out of these 10 traits, which one(s) do you need to work on?
...when you know better you do better... Knowledge is power...
What's your plan to continue to improve your level of integrity?
...What are you willing to do..?
Don’t miss your opportunity! Be intentional, encourage others to do the same and watch what happens.
You got this!
Coach Tavia
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