Being Fair and Honest to Others

Being fair and honest to others is actually known as the trait of showing integrity. This includes not deceiving people and being honest when asked for your opinion on a topic. Have you ever made excuses for not going somewhere or because you needed to make that last sale to meet your quota? This is not showing integrity. It's best to be honest, even with a simple statement that says that you're not available at this time...no excuses.

People who display integrity are often viewed as leaders and someone to take note of. If your goal is to be seen as a winning personality, then this is a trait that you really want to demonstrate. The best way to be seen in this light is to work on becoming a role model for people. Eventually, people will make a point of searching for you. Your actions speak volumes. 

It can be difficult to give people your honest opinion. They may not like what they hear but it is your opinion. You can keep this opinion to yourself or you can share it with others. If this is your practice, in time, people will come to respect and honor your opinions. You will become a person that they can trust.

Trust is a huge issue when it comes to the business world. Never try to cheat a customer for your own good. For example, if you have received a defective product and you think that they won’t see the defect, don’t try to sell it to them. Instead, the right course of action is for you to return the product even if it means you will be out of stock. You inform the customer that there is a defect and you will order one for them and will let them know when it arrives.

The customer immediately sees you as an honest business person and will appreciate your honesty. They may offer to buy the defective product if it doesn’t affect the performance. That becomes their decision and at least you made them aware of the issue.

Have you ever been given the wrong change at the check-out of the grocery store? It's an act of integrity to make the mistake known and return the funds.

People who are sincere have an open mind and know what they want to get out of life and they take the right steps to achieve their goals. They are also viewed as people who are humble and are not just in it for their own benefit. It's an act of karma.

This group of people is often the group to help others by giving of their time, energy, and talents. They help raise money or just give their time to sponsor a cause that they truly believe in. Their act of sincerity often leads others to do the same thing – they have become a role model. We are teachers and students at the same time...so in what ways can you act with integrity?

 Being fair and honest with others is important, but it is also important to be fair and honest with ourselves. By not making excuses, we honor our own time, values, and intentions. 

Are you acting in the space of integrity with all you are thinking, doing, and sharing?

Practice the rituals and habit of being fair and honest...living within the space of integrity.

 Cheers!

Lisa

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