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Definition of Ethics  The science of moral; the branch of knowledge that deals with human duty or the logic of moral discourses; the whole field of moral science  The moral principles or system of a particular leader or school of thought; the moral principles by which any particular person is guided; the rules of conduct recognized in a particular profession or area of human life © C. Gray & Associates, 2011

Definition of Integrity  The condition of having no part or element taken away or lacking, undivided state; completeness  The condition of not being marred or violated; unimpaired condition; original state; soundness  Freedom from moral corruption; innocence, sinlessness. Soundness of moral principle; the character of uncorrupted virtue, honesty, sincerity © C. Gray & Associates, 2011

WHAT IS ETHICS  Standards established by organizations or professional societies  Codes or rules of conduct  Written and shared with employees or members for compliance with those standards. WHAT IS INTEGRITY  A value or personal factor that enables a person to uphold ethical standards  Integrity is honesty, truthfulness, consistency of words and actions, without compromise and the state of being complete or whole. © C. Gray & Associates, 2011

 You are your word.  It defines how people view you.  Extent of honoring your word = your level of integrity  Your actions are aligned with your word  Your actions create trust because you honor your word © C. Gray & Associates, 2011

 Intrapersonal  Integrity level you have with yourself  Interpersonal  Integrity level in relation to interactions with other people  Organizational  Integrity level regarding your interaction with the organization  Your perceptions the organization’s level of integrity © C. Gray & Associates, LLC, 2011

 Take risks in order to do what you feel is right  Stand for what you believe even when unpopular  Follow through on your commitments  Unwilling to compromise values for advancement  Aware of your limitations  Honor health and personal needs Note: These are some examples of characteristics © C. Gray & Associates, 2011

 Openness & Honesty with Others  Transparency with Information  Address Your Mistakes & Conflicts  Vulnerability  Clarify Expectations  Accountability  Keep Commitments and Deliver Results Note: These are some examples of characteristics © C. Gray & Associates, 2011

 Use of Resources “Fraud”  Use of Time – Abuse or Excess  Conflict of Interest  Alignment with Vision & Mission  Alignment with Policies & Procedures  Commitment Level “Disengagement”  Performance Note: These are some examples of characteristics © C. Gray & Associates, 2011

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 “ What most people think about when they think about trust. Integrity means honesty. It’s integratedness. It’s walking the talk. It’s being congruent, inside and out. It’s having the courage to act in accordance with your values and beliefs. Interestingly, most massive violations of trust are violations of integrity.”

 Sustains leaders who are continually challenged to compromise from internal and external pressure  Enables a leader to hold firm to values and ethical standards  Maintains consistency of action and values © C. Gray & Associates, 2011

 Allows leaders to behave according to what they profess to hold true  Affects trust, dependability, respect, which influences interactions and access  Preserves a leader or organization’s standing in the public and private arenas © C. Gray & Associates, 2011

 Doing what is right versus expedient & easy  Making difficult decisions and acting on them  Making adjustments based on the situation and the people  Doing your best you with responsibilities  Being accountable © C. Gray & Associates, 2011

 Be honest with yourself (Limits, Needs, Etc.)  Communicate with Candor (Tell others what you need)  Honor commitments  Identify gaps between your word and actions  Renegotiate when you can’t keep your word  Apologize  Restore integrity © C. Gray & Associates, 2011

 You are your word and it defines how others view you  You are 100% responsible for your word  When you function with integrity, unfinished business disappears  Nobody ever achieves 100% integrity  Become aware of areas to increase integrity © C. Gray & Associates, 2011

Living with Integrity means continually striving to make all aspects of your life consistent with what you say. © C. Gray & Associates, 2011