Care Quote by Eric Shinseki
“I can't explain the lack of integrity among some of the leaders of our health care facilities. This is something I rarely encountered during 38 years in uniform. And so I will not defend it because it is indefensible. But I can take responsibility for it and I do.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Retirement Address, Department of Defense, 2018
Integrity is lacking among some health leaders, a rare observation in decades of service.
In simple terms: Leaders sometimes lack integrity.
Key Takeaway
Hold leaders accountable.
Themes
integrity
leadership
health care
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
analytical
observational
When to use this quote
- Hospital management
- policy reform
- military ethics
Key Concepts
Ethics
Organizational behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- What can be done to improve integrity in health leadership?
- How does military experience shape expectations of integrity?
A Different Perspective
Integrity alone may not fix systemic issues.
