Don hanscom: integrity is the principle that gives bridges, buildings, companies strength. He says there are 35 million laws in u.s. To protect its people from those of low integrity. A book by Millard Macadam calls "intentional" integrity, and "conditional" integrity. Don: intentional integrity insists that there are absolutes, and that there is a right and a wrong.
Don hanscom: integrity is the principle that gives bridges, buildings, companies strength. He says there are 35 million laws in u.s. To protect its people from those of low integrity. A book by Millard Macadam calls "intentional" integrity, and "conditional" integrity. Don: intentional integrity insists that there are absolutes, and that there is a right and a wrong.
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Don hanscom: integrity is the principle that gives bridges, buildings, companies strength. He says there are 35 million laws in u.s. To protect its people from those of low integrity. A book by Millard Macadam calls "intentional" integrity, and "conditional" integrity. Don: intentional integrity insists that there are absolutes, and that there is a right and a wrong.
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Integrity is the principle that gives bridges, buildings, companies,
families, and people their wholeness, quality and strength. The word comes from the Latin “integras” which means "sound, whole, complete". None of us would drive across a bridge if we knew the steel in the structure lacked integrity or the bolts were not tightened or the cement was not mixed properly. I read recently where there are 35 million laws in America to protect its people from those of low integrity. The same could be said about Canada. I have heard a lot of talk, and read a lot of books on subjects such as ethics, integrity, and balancing one's life. Usually, there are always two critical components omitted: ethical standards for conduct, and a genuine, personal accountability process. It is so important that the very highest ethical standards for conduct are upheld by those in ministry, and that we all feel accountable to someone whom we can trust. This helps us to stay on track. It is simply being “real”. Common terms in leadership circles are "proactive" and "reactive". Proactive means that I am an initiator, a planner of appropriate action before being expected to do so. Reactive means I am not prepared to respond appropriately, thus always reacting to events. I often become a destructive person when I've acted in reactive ways. When I've acted in proactive ways, my decisions were right, and I served as a developer instead. Millard Macadam has written a book which he calls "Intentional Integrity". In his book, he deals with what he calls "conditional" integrity, and "intentional" integrity. Conditional integrity is being honest when it's convenient and as long as it doesn't cost personally. In contrast, intentional integrity will give every area of your life a solid foundation for honest and truthful actions. Conditional integrity in our world is touted as "the way to succeed", yet every day we see the tragic results of selective dishonesty. Intentional integrity insists that there are absolutes, and that there is a right and a wrong, and that we can know the difference. We do what is right, not what is convenient or painless. Peter Drucker made the statement, "People might know too little, perform poorly, lack judgment and ability, and yet not do too much damage. But if they lack in character and integrity .... no matter how knowledgeable, how brilliant, how successful, ...... they destroy. They destroy people, the most valuable resource of the enterprise. They destroy spirit. And they destroy performance." In our society, and yes, often in the church, we have become increasingly tolerant of lack of integrity. We are no longer shocked at the flagrant disrespect for the values that made us what we are today. We have almost come to expect dishonesty! What happens when we distance ourselves from the reality of God-made truths? We become dysfunctional and destructive. What's the result of this "can't set a standard" mentality? Lust, greed, violence, and deviant behavior becomes normal, and the "in" thing to do! Warren W. Wiersbe stated it well in his book, “The Integrity Crisis”, when he said, “Jesus made it clear that integrity involves the whole of the inner person: the heart, the mind, and the will. The person with integrity has a single heart. He doesn't try to love God and the world at the same time ....The person with integrity also has a single mind, and single outlook, that keeps life going in the right direction .... Jesus also said that the person with integrity has a single will; he seeks to serve but one master.” Let's start by making a commitment to being a person of integrity. This commitment will be an immunization against Satan's virus of dishonesty. People who are consistently productive are firmly committed to personal performance that is firmly based on Biblical, ethical standards for conduct. Those who base their performance on the conditional approach to integrity too often capitulate under pressure and behave in unproductive and often destructive ways. Integrity starts with fathers and mothers in their families, and with pastors and church leaders in the church. When modeled from the top, integrity has a greater chance of becoming an operational reality among members of the family, and among all levels of the church organization. I have come to this conclusion, that God's principles for living and working are dependable principles that have been set into motion by God, and that they have definite cause-and-effect outcomes associated with them. I have come to understand that I have two basic choices: either obey or decay! I have found that if I ignore God's values and principles, and His laws of cause and effect, I can expect wrong outcomes. The very axis of our lives must be our spiritual center. In this center must be our purpose, vision, and values. Various dimensions of life such as emotional, family, social, physical, financial, recreational, intellectual go out from this center. Your character, competence, and commitment which those around you clearly see gives you the ability to travel life's rough roads or smooth trails. Examination time: below you will find a list of proven leadership traits. To the right of each is given an opposing trait. In front of each trait, on a scale of 1 (low) to 4 (high), evaluate how you have personally exhibited these Biblical ethical standards for conduct in your ministry. Then, do the same by writing to the right of each opposing trait the degree to which each trait has deterred your success. Accepting Contentious Generous Greedy Patient Angry Blameless Crooked Gracious Profane Peaceful Violent Cheerful Hot tempered Honest Fraudulent Persevering Idle Decisive Complacent Hopeful Pessimistic Polite Insulting Dignified Insolent Humble Arrogant Positive Rebellious Diligent Lazy Just Unfair Prudent Wasteful Discerning Careless Kind Cruel Sincere Pretender Disciplined Unrestrained Loyal Cunning Trustworthy Treacherous Discreet Brazen Loving Hateful Truthful Liar Earnest Deceitful Merciful Wicked Understanding Impatient Forgiving Resentful Open Closed Wise Prideful
Take Time to identify core values. Identifying the core values
that define your organization is one of the most important functions of leadership. The success or failure of this process can literally make or break an organization.
Core values must be communicated.
Identifying your organization’s core values is a worthless
exercise unless those values are constantly communicated and your people and customers see that you are completely committed to them. Walk your talk! The good news is that once core values have been set in place - identified, communicated, and impacting behavior -- they become the “boss”. Just remember though, this is an ongoing process -- a journey without a finish line. -Ken Blanchard - The Heart Of A Leader
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