“Leading with integrity is an ongoing process. By consistently demonstrating these qualities, you can build trust, inspire your team, and achieve success together.”
This is from Google’s AI, Gemini, and I absolutely love it. It is important to me that I learn and keep learning to lead with integrity. I may make mistakes here and there, but at the end of the day, I truly want those around me to trust me and feel safe to do their best work alongside me. That is my one and only agenda.
In the quote it mentions these qualities. And I have to share them now because I think they are all such a great reminder.
- Communicate openly and honestly: Share information freely and keep your team in the loop, even when delivering difficult news. People respect transparency more than being shielded from the truth.
- Lead by example: Your actions speak louder than words. If you expect your team to be ethical and hardworking, you need to embody those qualities yourself.
- Take responsibility for your mistakes: No one is perfect. When you make a mistake, own it, apologize if necessary, and learn from it.
- Keep your commitments: If you say you’re going to do something, follow through. Reliability is a cornerstone of trust.
- Make decisions based on principles: Don’t compromise your values for short-term gain. Consider what’s best for the team and the organization in the long run.
- Empower your team: Give your team members ownership of their work and trust them to make decisions. This fosters a sense of accountability and respect.
- Recognize and appreciate your team: Let your team members know their contributions are valued. Celebrate successes and offer constructive feedback.
There’s something refreshing about this list. I’m not sure what it is. What do you think? Is there anything missing that you would add?
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