What ‘Integrity’ Really Means In Today’s Marketplace

Integrity, it’s been said, is not something to show off to others. It’s what you should be doing even when nobody’s looking. Integrity is the choice between what’s convenient and what’s right.

Along with quality, accountability and trust, “integrity” is one of the most common words you’ll find on corporate values statements. If you listen carefully, you can almost hear the John Philip Sousa music playing in the background.

But the actual practice of integrity requires much more than high-soundin...