When Leadership Matters Vol 2 2025 New - Flipbook - Page 44
Robert Britten
such, vision is an essential qualification for anyone seeking
to be a successful leader.
Integrity is another key element of leadership. It
involves a commitment to honesty, transparency, and
ethical behavior. It is an essential characteristic of effective
leadership. It is the foundation upon which trust, respect,
and credibility are built. Leaders who display integrity
inspire confidence in their followers, and their words and
actions are viewed as authentic and trustworthy. Integrity
is about being truthful and transparent, even when it is
difficult or unpopular. Integrity demands that leaders be
willing to take responsibility for their actions and decisions
and to hold themselves accountable for their mistakes. This
means admitting when they have made a mistake and
taking steps to correct it. It also means being willing to
speak up and take a stand for what is right, even when
doing so is difficult, uncomfortable, and lacking wideranging support.
Leaders who lack integrity will find it difficult to build
and maintain relationships with their teams and those they
seek to build relationships with. Their words and actions
will be viewed with suspicion, and their motives will be
