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What does it mean?
People can act immorally while claiming high morals; true integrity does not need rules to exist.
In plain terms
Integrity comes from within, not from following rules.
What can you take from it?
Integrity is internal, not rule-based.

Where it applies

  • leadership
  • personal conduct
  • ethical dilemmas

Putting it to work

  • cultivate internal standards
  • avoid blind rule following
  • act with integrity

Questions to consider

  • Do you need rules to be good?
  • What is integrity without rules?

Another view

Rules often help prevent immoral behavior in complex situations.

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