Ethics-Governance: Article: Leadership Demands Integrity By Example

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Leadership Demands Integrity By Example Leadership Demands Integrity By Example Leadership Demands Integrity By Example By George Ludwig Integrity comes from a congruence between thoughts, feelings, words, and actions-when all that you are and do spring from your core values. Gandhi was one of the greatest examples of integrity we have seen in modern times, and the many moving stories about his life demonstrate the power of teaching this character trait by example. A mother once brought her child to him, asking him to tell the young boy not to eat sugar, because it was not good for his diet or his developing teeth. Gandhi replied, "I cannot tell him that. But you may bring him back in a month." The mother was angry as Gandhi moved on, brushing her aside. She had traveled some distance, and had expected the mighty leader to support her parenting. She had little recourse, so she left for her home. One month later she returned, not knowing what to expect. The great Gandhi took the small child's hands into his own, knelt before him, and tenderly communicated, "Do not eat sugar, my child. Full Article: http://www.frugalmarketing.com/dtb/integrity-by-example.shtml


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