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Terrence O’Hanlon's avatar

This confuses integrity with “honesty” or “truth”. Integrity is doing what you say you will do - even when no one is looking. It is what is expected of you in your role. It is how your word and your actions align. That is a much different matter than honesty or truth.

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Pat Sgro's avatar

Yes. I think you've nailed the nuance.

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Blair Glaser's avatar

So perceptive and nuanced. And yes, totally ironic that integrity is sometimes just ego in a precious disguise.

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Joe Loughery's avatar

Good morning,

Interesting perspective.

I would suggest that if one is having these feelings/thoughts with work. It may be true. The C-Suite may be pushing profits over people. A manager is going to suggest a variation of what you wrote. After all their job is to motivate people. The individual has to assess their options and make a decision. Sometimes, things merely are what they are.

For those interested in business model/s that are practical and full of common sense; check out Professor Zeynep Ton's work.

Thank you for your time.

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