Before you can lead others, you must first lead yourself.
Before you expect integrity from others, you must first lead yourself with integrity.
‘Be fair and honorable in your business dealings. It’s the only way that you and your employees can leave a legacy to be proud of.’
‘Never lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do. The culture of your organization starts with you.’
‘Own your lapses in judgment. It happens to everyone. Correct the problem and return to being a person of good character.’
‘Only promise what you can deliver. The quickest way to lose trust is to overpromise and underdeliver.’
‘Be decisive. Don’t take too much counsel of your fears. Be thoughtful, but not paralyzed by indecision.’
‘Be humble in your demeanor and your expectations.’
‘You are not entitled to anything but more hard work.’
‘Attack each day as though it were critical to the organization’s success.’
‘Accept the fact that this will lead to zealousness and the occasional screwup. This overenthusiasm is better than a culture of inaction.’
‘Learn from your mistakes and be prepared to take the next big risk. Don’t let a single failure define you.’
‘No great leader was ever timid or weak-kneed.’
Source:
Admiral William H. McRaven (2023). The Wisdom of the Bullfrog: Leadership Made Simple (But Not Easy)
