Monday, February 22, 2010

Integrity - Keep Your Word and Honor Your Promises

It’s not always easy to do the right thing, especially if no one’s watching. But it’s always worth it. Trust hangs in the balance. You can destroy relationships quickly when you show a lack of integrity, so it’s critical that what you say is consistent with what you do. Applying these insights will strengthen your relationships and your self-respect. 

 

What are you doing each day to ensure that you continue to build trust in all your relationships?
“As I grow older I pay less attention to what men say. I just watch what they do.” - Andrew Carnegie

“Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got.” - Janis Joplin

“You cannot make yourself feel something you do not feel, but you can make yourself do right in spite of your feelings.” - Pearl Buck

6 comments:

itconsultgrowth said...

Great post. I think this really coems from your heart and it shows. I really love the post.

Sarat

Randall Krause said...

I love this. Authentic, wise, wonderful. Thank you Meredith.

jimmy said...

Very nice.......

Meredith Bell said...

I appreciate your feedback, Jimmy!

Anonymous said...

Thank you Meredith, I have been thinking alot about this lately, the issue of integrity...

Meredith Bell said...

Glad you found it helpful and happy to hear it's something you've been pondering. Integrity really is the foundation for relationships because it builds trust and respect.