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Lead with integrity

Lead on Purpose

Integrity is a “steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.&# It means you are true to your word in all you do and people can trust you because you do what you say. The word integrity has deep meaning and is often intermingled with words like honesty and truthfulness.

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The Rainmaker 'Fab Five' Blog Picks of the Week - A Look Ahead at 2011

Sales Wolf Blog

Michael Carty, XpertHR : Why It's Time for HR to 'Step to the Front' in 2011 Drew Tarvin, Humor's' Office : 5 Work Resolutions You Shouldn't Make (And One You Should) Kaihan Krippendorff, Fast Company : Five Innovative New Year's Resolutions Roberta Matuson, Fast Company : Will 2011 Be Your Best Year Ever ?

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The Pride Paradox

Michael Lee Stallard

They typically have the moral confidence that influences others and they do so in a loving, patient way rather than forcing their values upon others. These character values make us better at remaining connected with God and with the people in our lives. In summary, imparting one’s values is wise so long as it comes from a spirit of humility.

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The Role of Business in the Pursuit of Happiness

Michael Lee Stallard

Ultimately, positive psychology promotes the character strengths and virtues celebrated by religious thinkers and moral philosophers throughout the ages. Finally, Hsieh ultimately draws upon the findings from positive psychology as a basis to guide our individual and collective (including Zappo’s) journeys to find happiness.

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What Are “Sustainable Values”?

Michael Lee Stallard

In our work, we recommend that leaders of organizations promote the universal character values celebrated by religious thinkers and moral philosophers throughout history. Cultures that have these values exhibit superior strategic alignment, employee engagement, productivity, innovation and overall performance. why is everyone smiling?

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Trust – the key to success

Lead on Purpose

The end result is low morale and the consequent low standards of performance.&# – Koh Boon Hwee “The most important element in any relationship, business or personal, is trust and credibility.&# – Brian Tracy “Why are you reading the blurbs in this book? Simple, because you trust (a few of) us.

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Founding Fathers – true leaders

Lead on Purpose

Benjamin Franklin “Our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. .&# George Washington “The boisterous sea of liberty is never without a wave.&# Thomas Jefferson “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.&# It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.&#

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