March 3, 2024

The Impact of Integrity on Trust and Success

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Have you ever experienced the sting of broken promises, either from others or, even more dishearteningly, from yourself? This week on Motivational Monday, I delve into the transformative power of integrity and the profound impact it has on forging trust and nurturing success. As we navigate the complexities of personal and professional relationships, the significance of being perceived as dependable cannot be overstated—it's what shapes our reputation and defines our reliability in the eyes of those around us.

During our latest episode, we dissect the disappointments that come when commitments are left unmet, and we scrutinize the patterns that lead us to overpromise and underdeliver. Through an honest exploration of our own habits, I offer advice on how to reconcile our promises with our actual capacity, thereby avoiding the pitfalls of overcommitment. We examine real-world implications, such as how a steadfast adherence to one's word can open doors to career advancement, foster customer loyalty, and ultimately, how it cultivates a self-respect that radiates confidence and poise. Embark on this journey of self-improvement with me, and let's embrace the integrity that positions us as the exemplars in our respective fields, earning us the unwavering support of our peers as we pursue our loftiest aspirations.

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Hello and welcome to another episode of Motivational Mondays.

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I'm your host, dr Quinton Moore, and I want to welcome you to this week's Motivational Monday.

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This week, I would like to talk to you about how we keep our word and how keeping our words builds trust and success.

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Do people see you as dependable or true to your word?

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Do those close to you have complete faith that if you make a promise or commitment, you will follow through reliably?

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If not, today's episode will convince you that living with integrity and honoring your word is critical for earning trust and increasing your chances for achievement and fulfillment.

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We've all been on the receiving end when someone failed to deliver what they said they were going to do.

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It's frustrating, even shattering, especially when people we believe in let us down.

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It forces us to second guess and breathe insecurity about placing confidence in that person's future assurances.

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Simply put, reneging on promises erodes relationships.

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When you consistently and conscientiously follow through just as asserted, you build a priceless reputation for stability and truthfulness.

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Suppose, assured of your reliability, willingly place bigger bets on you.

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So suppose a colleague with a history of meeting deadlines and a co-worker who chronically shows up late both pledge to send their portion of a presentation by Friday, most will feel at ease trusting the deadline from the reliable worker, but stress and uncertainty will permeate any dependence on the perpetually tardy teammate.

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When you maintain integrity, people confidently invest in you with their careers, their aspirations, creative projects, business partnerships and decision making powers.

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Apart from relationships, consistently avoiding over commitment, instead fastly honoring your promises, even when it's difficult, solidifies your reputation as exceptionally reliable.

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Opportunities arise as a result of this respect and dependability.

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When we look at employers, employers decisively promote those they can trust to handle heightened responsibility.

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Now customers when we look at them, they demonstrate loyalty, sending cascades of referrals to businesses known for transparency and follow through.

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No one wants to place high stake bets on questionable integrity, but people willingly place heavy confidence in, and fiercely advocate for, those dedicated to honesty.

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Living intentionally by this code also builds self assurance and inner tranquility.

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When your words never overtake your actions, you free yourself from restless nights plagued by guilt over unfulfilled pledges.

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Aligning promises with reality falls through self respect and esteem.

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You feel more centered, especially knowing it's one less truth to keep straight.

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You move freely, without self-imposed pressure from inflated vows haunting your conscious, and without needing to craft excuses for abandoning commitments.

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You channel energy formally spent justifying into pure self-expression and creation.

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So scrutinize your habits and patterns around assurances.

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Do you say yes prematurely without weighing obligations on your calendar and bandwidth?

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Do you default to rosy best case scenarios without building contingencies if circumstances crumble?

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If so, scale back what you consent to and get comfortable issuing careful caveats about your capacity.

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Earning recognition by only committing to what you're sure of and what you're sure that you can do gives more leeway for success.

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When you promise something, this is because you've removed doubts about your ability and determination to make things happen as you say.

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They're going to happen With intense effort.

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It takes years to ascend professional ranks, creative acclaim or athletic eliteness, but refining your integrity requires no particular talent.

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It doesn't require any connections, nor does it require any feat of strength.

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It merely requires matching your words with your actions, which builds a platform for people to bet on you.

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Actions speak louder than words and, when you look at it, the increase in returns as investments grow rapidly due to the culture rooted in your loyalty are both self-sustaining and endlessly replenishing.

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Yes, keeping your promise is frequently inconvenient, sometimes it's uncomfortable and sometimes it's all around easier to forsake.

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But dedicated integrity cements relationships, opportunities, self-respect and priorities.

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With this rare responsibility, you become the person others eagerly support in pursuing whatever greatness you dare to imagine.

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With that being said, that's all I have for today.

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Folks, make sure that you have a wonderful week, stay focused, keep your word, be honest, be the best you that you can be.

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This has been Dr Quentin Moore.

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Be out.