Book Review at ManageSmarter
The Integrity Dividend
October 02, 2008
Leading by the Power of Your Word (Jossey-Bass; $27.95)
It’s business virtues 101with business consultant Tony Simons. In his book, The Integrity Dividend, Simons explains the importance of business ethics in maintaining a successful business.
Whether it’s a relationship between significant others, friends or co-workers, trust is everything. By establishing a culture of integrity and clear communication, business leaders can establish credibility, which in turn generates greater employee respect and commitment.
According to Simons, integrity is a cornerstone for employee loyalty. Through integrity, business leaders can lessen employee turnover and improve customer service. The Integrity Dividend is an all-inclusive course, as Simons takes you from factors that drive and hinder integrity—such as mission statements, company cultures, leadership hierarchies, communication habits and personal discipline—to exercises that analyze personal integrity and how others perceive you.
Go back to the basics and let Simons remind you of one of the forgotten essentials of business—integrity.
—Karen Yi
