How many on their deathbeds wished they'd spent more time at the office - or watching TV? The answer is, No one.
Stephen CoveyRead
One of the most important ways to manifest integrity is to be loyal to those who are not present. In doing so, we build the trust of those who are present.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Integrity involves being loyal to others, even when they are not present, which helps build trust.
Stephen Covey emphasizes that loyalty to those who are absent is a key way to demonstrate integrity. By maintaining loyalty, we create a foundation of trust among those who are present, thereby strengthening relationships and fostering a trustworthy environment.
Themes
IntegrityLoyaltyTrustRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting, when discussing the importance of trust, I could quote Covey to emphasize loyalty.
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