Quotes on Leadership Integrity

You don't lead by hitting people over the head - that's assault, not leadership.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

The most important persuasion tool you have in your entire arsenal is integrity.

In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.

A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.

Men acquire a particular quality by constantly acting in a particular way.

Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy.

Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody's going to know whether you did it or not.

Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted in important affairs.

Achievement of your happiness is the only moral purpose of your life, and that happiness, not pain or mindless self-indulgence, is the proof of your moral integrity, since it is the proof and the result of your loyalty to the achievement of your values.

Decide on what you think is right, and stick to it.

The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them.

Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful.