Three Legs that Keep a Leader Standing Tall

When you are in a leadership position, honesty and integrity are infinitely more important than the words you say. These two traits are as important to your survival as air, food, and water. Honesty and integrity, in addition to being fundamental ethical values, are core business leadership competencies, particularly in these post-Enron, post-WorldCom days. A critical necessity for these competencies is the tone at the top. What is the character of the leadership team? Once this is determined, expect the organization’s culture to follow suit. Often leaders don’t realize how closely they are being watched by their staf , customers and suppliers. Just about every organization sets out information on its mission, vision, and values – perhaps on its Website, perhaps in its marketing materials....
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