As a leader, your integrity sets the tone for your business. Your team looks to you to model the behaviours and values that you expect from them. If you demonstrate integrity through your actions-whether it’s taking responsibility for mistakes, being fair in your decision-making, or treating everyone with respect-you create a culture that prioritises ethical behaviour and mutual respect.
If an employee brings up a mistake they made, responding with fairness and understanding rather than harsh punishment reinforces the importance of honesty and integrity within the team. This encourages a culture of openness and accountability, leading to better teamwork and problem-solving.
In contrast, when you fail to lead with integrity, it sends a message that shortcuts and unethical behaviour are acceptable. This can quickly erode the company culture and negatively impact morale, collaboration and overall productivity.
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