INTEGRITY
It has been an intense few months, preventing me from the opportunity to sit down and spend some time writing. I feel like my posts may come off as mini lectures, but since most “blogs” are basically journals representing the individual personality of the “blogger,” here I go.
One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned lately revolves around integrity.
As a publicist and a sales person, I surround myself by very competitive natured people. I am an EXTREMLY competitive person. I always have been. I didn’t want to ONLY receive 100% on tests in school; I always tried to get the extra credit to take me above the 100%.
I like competition. Wait…I LOVE competition! I feel it’s healthy. I think it helps motivate people; gets them off their behinds (not LITERALLY for me, as I never did branch out to being competitive in an athletic way..boohoo). Competition helps people reach their goals. I’ve been described by some as a “bull-dog,” in a “nice way!” HA-HA! I have always been a goal oriented person that DOES NOT GIVE up on my dreams. Nordstrom rejected my clothing line 3 times until I was able to finally have my clothing line placed in their stores; I wouldn’t take ‘NO’ for an answer. I’ve been working on an Oprah angle for-EVER, and now I have transferred my Oprah dreams and efforts to my PR clients.
That being said (or written), I strive to live my life personally and professionally with integrity; with a standard of moral ethics. I am not naïve nor ignorant, but I refuse to step on other people in order to achieve success. I am honest. I consider how my words, actions, and decisions will impinge on those around me.
One of my Facebook friends posted the following status update today: “It isn’t what they say about you, it’s what they whisper.” ~Errol Flynn.
Wow! I have heard for so many years that I should worry less about what other people think about me; well, I think people should worry MORE about what others think of them. If you LIKE the people you surround yourself with, then you may want to CONSIDER what they think of your behavior and personality. I take note. I listen. Having 3 sisters, I get to hear about my flaws quite often. I have MANY. But, lack of integrity has NEVER been one of them. I am grateful for that. I am proud of that. I wish more people would take the time to step outside of themselves; look inward; and observe how their actions affect others. Our name is your BRAND. How we get to the top will be remembered. With INTEGRITY is how I climb.
Sorry, Machiavelli, I just don’t agree with you!
