In leadership, it’s easy to make bold proclamations but much harder to follow through on them. As Henry Ford wisely said, “You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do.” Trustworthy leaders know that what truly matters is not what you say but what you do.

In fact, your actions speak so loudly that I cannot hear what you are saying. This is the central theme of Simple Truth #37 from Simple Truths of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust. The essence of leadership integrity is about walking your talk. When your behavior aligns with your words, you become whole, complete, and trustworthy.

Are You a Leader of Integrity?

You might answer “yes” to that question, but the true measure of your integrity is not what you believe about yourself but what others perceive of you. Would your team say you act with integrity? Are you trustworthy? The impact of your leadership is directly tied to how consistent your words and actions are.

Ken Blanchard and I worked together to create the Simple Truths of Leadership Playbook: A 52-Week Game Plan for Becoming a Trusted Servant Leader. This workbook is designed to help you turn your intentions into action, with structured prompts, assessments, and activities that guide you on your journey to becoming a trusted servant leader.

A Closer Look at Integrity

At the heart of servant leadership lies integrity. Without it, the foundation of trust is weak. It’s impossible to be a servant leader if your actions don’t reflect your words. Integrity means treating people fairly, being honest, and following through on your commitments.

Here are a few signs of integrity that you can demonstrate as a trusted leader:

• You treat people ethically and fairly.

• Your behavior reflects your personal values.

• You admit your mistakes and learn from them.

• You don’t say one thing and do another.

• You honor your commitments.

Final Thought

Integrity is not just an ideal—it's a daily practice. Keep striving to align your words and actions, and remember that your leadership is most powerful when it’s rooted in integrity. Keep serving and building trust.

YS - Blanchard India

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