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Chapter One HOW INTEGRITY & HONESTY CAN BUILD LEADERSHIP & CHARACTER

A lmost every culture around the world shares certain values and tries to instill them in their children. Values are like ideas or standards of behavior that are deemed important and necessary. Among the most essential and timeless ones are honesty and integrity. These character traits are at the heart of what it means to be a “good” person, which includes being considerate toward others, true to oneself, responsible , tactful, and able to lead—whether in the home, in school, on the sports field, or in the workplace. What to Expect From This Book This book should be seen as a thorough study and actionable guide on how to foster more honesty and integrity. Why does this matter? Because these two traits, among others, will have a significant influence on not only the opportunities a person gets in life but also on the quality of their life and relationships, too. Considered to be some of the most

important virtues, honesty and integrity will not just be given lip service here: students will see not only why they are so important, but how they can be developed over time. First, the definitions of integrity and honesty will be explained in detail. Students will be given specific examples showing why having these traits is so beneficial to the individual, as well as the community to which the individual belongs. To contrast the clear benefits of being honest and having integrity, this book will also discuss the downsides of dishonesty. Readers will gain an insight into the

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