Integrity

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INTEGRITY vs DECEITFULNESS

DEFINITION: “Integrity is adhering to strong moral values and doing the right thing in a transparent and honest way.”

COMPANION TRAITS: Honesty, Truthfulness, Trustworthiness, Morality, Reliability, Transparency, Fidelity

Quotes

“We learned that about honesty and integrity – that the truth matters…that you don’t take shortcuts or play by your own set of rules…and success doesn’t count unless you earn it fair and square” – Michelle Obama

“Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” – C. S. Lewis

“Image is what people think you are. Integrity is what you really are.” – John C. Maxwell

“Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity.” – W. Clement Stone

“Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not.”

– Oprah Winfrey

“Integrity, the choice between what’s convenient and what’s right.” – Tony Dungy

“We must adjust to changing times and still hold to unchanging principles.” – Jimmy Carter

“People of integrity and honesty not only practice what they preach, they are what they preach.” – David A. Bednar

“Supporting the truth, even when it is unpopular, shows the capacity for honesty and integrity.” – Steve Brunkhorst

“If you don’t stand for something you will fall for anything.” – Gordon A. Eadie

“Integrity is your destiny – it is the light that guides your way.” – Plato

“The time is always right to do what is right.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

“The glue that holds all relationships together…is trust, and trust is based on integrity.” – Brian Tracy

“Lead your life so you wouldn’t be ashamed to sell the family parrot to the town gossip.” – Will Rogers “Everyone makes mistakes, but only a person with integrity owns up to them.” – Nicole Guillaume

Videos

The following videos can be used as discussion starters. What does integrity mean? How is it described in the video? Do you have a similar view of integrity? What else do you think is important about integrity? How has your perspective changed about integrity? How will you strive to act differently after this discussion?

“Porch Pirates return WWE Belt to boy awaiting surgery…”

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/thieves-return-wwe-belt-autistic-boy-brain-tumor-apology-letter-204715362.html

“How you treat people is who you are”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTsvSAItPqA

“Cross country runner helps competitor finish race”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aP2LGxjFvA

“Softball player carried around bases by opponents”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVlKtI7yd_s

Kids with Character: Honestyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUVjuk1Bidk