Business Quote by Don Peppers
“Being trustworthy requires: Doing the right thing. And doing things right.”
About This Quote
Integrity involves both ethical choices and competent execution, ensuring actions are morally sound and effectively carried out.
In simple terms: Ethics plus competence.
Key Takeaway
Integrity = right + right.
Themes
Integrity
Ethics
Competence
Leadership
Responsibility
Mood
Respectful
Determined
Type
Aphorism
Leadership quote
When to use this quote
- Managing a team
- Providing customer service
- Leading a project
- Making policy decisions
Key Concepts
Moral decision‑making
Effective execution
Trust building
Practical Applications
- Leadership training
- Ethics workshops
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance ethical standards with practical constraints?
- What habits reinforce doing things right?
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