{"id":12668,"date":"2023-11-10T06:20:14","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T12:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chicagoexecutivecoaching.com\/smartleadership\/?p=12668"},"modified":"2025-06-02T05:42:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T10:42:44","slug":"your-commitment-to-integrity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chicagoexecutivecoaching.com\/smartleadership\/your-commitment-to-integrity\/","title":{"rendered":"The Power of Integrity: Why Commitment Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12668\" class=\"elementor elementor-12668\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ce5635 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8ce5635\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-caff238 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"caff238\" 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reading_time=\"3\"><\/span> \n\t\t<span class=\"bsf-rt-display-postfix\" postfix=\"mins\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73b91e1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"73b91e1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9be926b elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9be926b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chicagoexecutivecoaching.com\/smartleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/integrity-cc-qon9j8eoqrmwvvg73fss8mwhrx3cvh3fet3dkpw64g.jpg\" title=\"integrity-cc\" alt=\"Integrity\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-603b818 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"603b818\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b46e3fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b46e3fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">INTEGRITY<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67c0cfb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"67c0cfb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> The Unspoken Quality that Makes a Great Leader<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9136d19 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9136d19\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d57a9e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d57a9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Without it, leaders are simply managers who lack the trust and respect of their followers.<\/p><p>In his book \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XKfuu8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership<\/em><\/strong><\/a>,\u201d author Jim Dethmer defines integrity as<\/p><h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>\u201cThe alignment of your words, thoughts, and actions.\u201d <\/strong><\/em><\/h5><p>When leaders are truly aligned, they are able to build strong relationships, inspire others, and create a positive impact in the world.<\/p><p>Let&#8217;s explore the importance of integrity in leadership and how to develop it. We will draw on the insights of Jim Deters and other experts on conscious leadership to provide practical tips that you can use to become a more principled and effective leader.<\/p><p>So whether you are a new leader or a seasoned veteran, I encourage you to read on and learn how to build your leadership integrity. It is one of the most important things you can do to become a great leader.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-420c17b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"420c17b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cbc484 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7cbc484\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/chicagoexecutivecoaching.com\/smartleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/leader-integrity-ss.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-14865\" alt=\"Leader with Integrity\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chicagoexecutivecoaching.com\/smartleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/leader-integrity-ss.jpg 500w, https:\/\/chicagoexecutivecoaching.com\/smartleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/leader-integrity-ss-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chicagoexecutivecoaching.com\/smartleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/leader-integrity-ss-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0082b5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d0082b5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-637aa4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"637aa4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Integrity Lapses<\/h2><h3>What are The Risks?<\/h3><p>A leader who lacks integrity can face a myriad of negative consequences, Here are some examples<\/p><ul><li><strong>Loss of trust:<\/strong> Integrity is vital for leaders as it determines their ability to keep their promises and commitments. Lack of integrity results in a loss of trust of the followers, leading to decreased productivity, morale, and engagement.<\/li><li><strong>Damage to reputation:<\/strong> A leader who lacks integrity can damage the reputation of the organization, affecting its image and brand value.<\/li><li><strong>Loss of followers:<\/strong> Without integrity, leaders cannot inspire and motivate followers to achieve a common goal, resulting in the loss of followers\u2019 support.<\/li><li><strong>Legal issues:<\/strong> Leaders who lack integrity may violate laws and ethical codes, leading to legal issues, fines, and sanctions.<\/li><li><strong>Poor decision<\/strong>-making: A leader without integrity may make decisions based on personal interests, biases, and prejudices, leading to poor decision-making and outcomes.<\/li><li><strong>Lack of accountability:<\/strong> Leaders who lack integrity may avoid taking responsibility for their actions, resulting in a lack of accountability and credibility.<\/li><\/ul><p>Integrity is therefore a crucial trait that leaders must possess to achieve long-term success and build trust with their followers, stakeholders, and the wider community.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c772ab5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c772ab5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e84f49c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e84f49c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9aaef9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9aaef9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Five Benefits of Leading with Integrity<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80d1d92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"80d1d92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li>You will build trust and respect with your followers.<\/li><li>You will be more effective at inspiring and motivating others.<\/li><li>You will create a more positive and productive work environment.<\/li><li>You will set a good example for others to follow.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a12ab4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a12ab4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Five Tips for Developing Your Leadership Integrity<\/h2><ol><li>Be honest and transparent in all your dealings.<\/li><li>Keep your commitments.<\/li><li>Be accountable for your actions.<\/li><li>Walk your talk.<\/li><li>Be willing to admit when you are wrong.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55ee165 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"55ee165\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1eb313f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1eb313f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Integrity is NOT Something that You Can Fake.<\/h2><p>\u00a0It is something that you have to earn over time. But if you are willing to put in the effort, it is one of the most valuable qualities you can have as a leader.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48c6d4f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"48c6d4f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff23370 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ff23370\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ff8558 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2ff8558\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Committing to Making Integrity a Habit<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33d2621 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33d2621\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a42f425 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a42f425\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p>The sixth commitment of conscious leadership stated above is one of the most important \u2013 <strong><em>integrity<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p><p>With this commitment, leaders must always be transparent and honest in their interactions with others. It\u2019s not just about telling the truth, but also about following through on their promises and taking responsibility for their mistakes. Trust is the foundation of any successful relationship, and conscious leaders understand this. They know that without integrity, it\u2019s impossible to build lasting relationships.<\/p><p>In addition to being honest, leaders with integrity also create a culture of accountability and authenticity within their organizations. They empower their teams to speak up, even when it\u2019s difficult, and they hold themselves and others accountable for their actions. This creates a safe and supportive work environment where everyone can thrive.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a78151 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3a78151\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4703ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f4703ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/chicagoexecutivecoaching.com\/smartleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/9042426a-a1f6-4bcc-a8a4-dc412f796597.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-14311\" alt=\"Commitment to Integrity\" 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #efefef;\">Commitment to Integrity<\/span><\/h3><h5><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><em>I commit to the masterful practice of integrity, including acknowledging all authentic feelings, expressing the unarguable truths and keeping my agreements.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb5b3ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fb5b3ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XKfuu8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"194\" height=\"300\" 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data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f5382a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f5382a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a42f425 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a42f425\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p>As part of their commitment to integrity, conscious leaders also take the time to understand their own values and beliefs. They ensure that they align with those of the organization, so that they can lead with authenticity and purpose. By doing so, they demonstrate to their teams that they are committed to doing what is right, even when it\u2019s not easy.<\/p><p>In the end, the commitment to integrity leads to better results for the organization as a whole. Conscious leaders who prioritize integrity attract and retain top talent, build strong partnerships with other organizations, and ultimately achieve long-term success.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5804e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d5804e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Take The Pledge<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-732218d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"732218d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To repeat the <strong><em>Integrity Commitment<\/em><\/strong> above:\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>I commit to the masterful practice of integrity, including acknowledging all authentic feelings, expressing the unarguable truths and keeping my agreements.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p>Your integrity defines your ability to lead.\u00a0 If you&#8217;re not committed, your followers will sense it and disengage.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-275ce89 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"275ce89\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5c46e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"a5c46e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e956f80 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e956f80\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b00b3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"5b00b3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"12414\" class=\"elementor elementor-12414\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4071460 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4071460\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a4707e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1a4707e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>INTEGRITY The Unspoken Quality that Makes a Great Leader Without it, leaders are simply managers who lack the trust and respect of their followers. 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