Trustworthiness 

12/07/06

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Trustworthiness embodies four
ethical principles: integrity, honesty,

promise keeping, and loyalty. 

Integrity – The word integrity  carries the sense of wholeness: a person of integrity is a whole person, undivided, and complete.  Integrity is demonstrated by a consistency of thoughts (what we think), words (what we say), deeds (what we do), and duties (what we should do).  Though living up to personal values and walking one’s talk are critical aspects of integrity.  These are not enough.  Integrity requires both being true to oneself and living up to one’s highs and best personal values.  Self-respect and self-esteem are essential to feelings of worthiness, fulfillment, contentment, and peace of mind – attitudes necessary to a personal sense of integrity.

Honesty – There are two types of honesty, communications and conduct.  Communication represents true facts and intentions to the best of one’s knowledge - being genuine, without trickery or duplicity, volunteers information the other person would want to know, and being frank, forthright, and open.  Conduct is playing by the rules and being trustworthy with others’ property.

                    

Promise keeping is a vital moral aspect of reliability.  Promises create duties beyond legal obligations.  People have a right to rely on us to perform what we commit to do whether or not there is an enforceable obligation. Reliable people keep their word, honor commitments, are dependable, show up where and when they are supposed to, and are prepared. Loyalty implies a steadfast and devoted attachment that is not easily turned aside.  People who are loyal stand by, stick up for, and protect their family.  A loyal person also is a good friend and looks out for you.

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