Upholding Integrity: The Golden Rule

The video discusses the importance of adhering to a personal golden rule, especially in ambiguous situations where clear guidelines are absent. It emphasizes maintaining integrity 100% of the time, as making exceptions can lead to a gradual decline in ethical standards. The speaker references Clay Christiansen's approach to consistently applying values in organizational settings, warning against using others' actions as an excuse for compromising one's principles.

What is the main focus of the golden rule mentioned by the speaker?

• Seek approval from others before acting.

• Avoid actions that don't feel right.

• Make decisions based on financial gain.

• Always follow the majority.

What happens when you make an exception to your integrity, according to the speaker?

• It has no impact on your integrity.

• It becomes a new standard for future actions.

• It improves decision-making skills.

• It strengthens your ethical standards.

How does the speaker describe the process of losing integrity?

• A process that can be easily reversed.

• An immediate loss of all ethical standards.

• A gradual decline starting with small exceptions.

• A sudden and unexpected change.

According to Clay Christiansen, why is it easier to uphold principles 100% of the time?

• Because it is more socially acceptable.

• Because it requires less effort.

• Because it allows for more flexibility.

• Because small deviations can lead to a continuous decline.

What excuse does the speaker advise against using when compromising integrity?

• It will benefit me financially.

• Everyone else is doing it.

• It is too difficult to maintain.

• It is a one-time exception.