Communication Quote by Stephen R. Covey
““Integrity also means avoiding any communication that is deceptive, full of guile, or beneath the dignity of people. “A lie is any communication with intent to deceive,” according to one definition of the word. Whether we communicate with words or behavior, if we have integrity, our intent cannot be to deceive.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, 1989
Integrity means communicating honestly, never deceiving, in words or actions.
In simple terms: Honest communication is integrity.
Key Takeaway
Speak and act truthfully.
Themes
ethics
communication
integrity
Mood
cautionary
educational
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- business meetings
- personal relationships
- leadership
- media reporting
Key Concepts
truthfulness
moral behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- When is honesty challenging?
- How to handle deceptive environments?
A Different Perspective
Sometimes truth can cause conflict or harm.
