Integrity and Honesty

Honesty and integrity: They go together like the earth and moon. Where you find one, you will find the other. It’s an interesting mix, as both are related and somehow intertwined.

People who are honest, not only themselves but to others, have integrity. They stand strong on their word and in their actions, and will do everything in their power to be honorable. They raise the bar and challenge others—for the good of all.

People with integrity don’t struggle in a world of gray. They have definite boundaries for right and wrong. But don’t misinterpret this defining line: it doesn’t mean they aren’t of compassionate heart—quite to the contrary, they are compassionate, more so than the average person.

Read morePeople with integrity care not only about themselves, but also those around them, and that is what makes them honorable. That is what drives them to be truthful.

Truth is paramount in the world of someone with integrity—it rules supreme. It defines their code of ethics. It is their moral compass.

People with integrity don’t break pledges unless circumstances go beyond their control, and they expect the same from you. Let them down, and they will forgive you, but will not forget.

Put trust in the arms of people who have integrity, and you will get honest efforts—efforts to the bone of their existence. When they say they will do something, they will surmount big obstacles to keep their honor until they are no longer capable and able.

People with integrity don’t take words lightly, or use them without purpose. They say what they mean and mean what they say.

You will never hear a person with integrity berate someone—they just won’t do it. They will discuss the truth, however, within the boundaries of humanity.

People with integrity are self-assured, confident and know who they are. They are often passionate about life. They are honest, to their core. They are honest with others, but foremost, they are honest with themselves.

People with integrity are usually their own harshest critic. They stand out in a crowd.

When I see people with integrity— sincere, true and genuine integrity—I know I am looking at a person who I can trust, implicitly.

Two people who I have been reflecting on lately who place high value on integrity and honesty are Mehmet Oz and Oprah Winfrey.

If, due to some unforseen circumstance beyond my control, I had to place my life in the hands of these two people, I could close my eyes and feel confident that there would be no better hands at which to have to trust.

Who are others I would implicitly trust and who I believe have a high standard of honesty and integrity? Click on the label “People I trust” (below) to see who they are.