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Which of the following accurately describes integrity?
Striving to do the right thing regardless of consequences
What happens when integrity is lacking in a workplace or home setting?
The brew becomes bitter, the meal becomes poisonous, and the flavor is atrocious.
What is the best way to exhibit integrity in the workplace?
Strive to do the right thing regardless of the consequences
What should you do if you can't work with your boss?
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What is the author's stance on personal loyalty to a boss?
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What does the author caution against when standing up for what you believe in?
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What did the author gain from doing the right thing in his career?
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What is the 'rule of three' in the context of civil service promotions?
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What does the author say about loyalty in the workplace?
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What is the author's opinion of blind loyalty in the workplace?
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What is the moral of the story in the text?
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What is the downside of making decisions without considering all relevant factors?
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What type of employees should leaders nurture in their organizations?
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What is the link between integrity, loyalty, and ambition?
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What did the author learn from working with the relentless officer?
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What was the approach to loyalty that the author and the relentless officer agreed on?
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What was the CEO's mistake in the story about the pricing strategy?
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What was the key to the author and the relentless officer's approach to advocating for their positions?
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What is the author's stance on telling the truth to one's boss?
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What is the author's advice for dealing with a boss who demands blind loyalty or prefers soft-shoeing over honesty?
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What does the author mean by 'soft-shoeing'?
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How does the author suggest one should present criticism to their boss?
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Integrity is a complicated concept that requires extensive training and education to fully understand.
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Integrity is essential for success both at work and at home.
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Being constructively honest and committing to the purpose of your department are two key principles of integrity mentioned in the text.
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Emphasizing finding solutions is not as important as identifying problems.
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If you can't work with your boss, seeking a transfer should always be your first option.
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Personal loyalty to a boss is always more important than the best interest of the organization.
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Standing up for what you believe in is easy and doesn't require any risk.
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Is it common for leaders to tell their superiors what they think they want to hear instead of the truth?
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Should you always tell your boss the truth even if it may not be what they want to hear?
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If your honesty results in retribution or dismissal of your input, it's time to reevaluate whether this is the place for you.
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If your boss demands blind loyalty, it is best to engage in a meaningful discussion regarding the merits of operating under the right assumptions when making decisions.
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Did the gang banger ask the relentless officer to be the godfather of his son because he feared him?
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The author and the relentless officer agreed that blind loyalty was foolish.
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The CEO in the story consulted experienced industry veterans before implementing the pricing strategy.
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The key to advocating for their positions, according to the author and the relentless officer, was to go behind their boss' back.
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True or false: The decision-making process was flawless according to the high-level manager in the organization.
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True or false: The author was fired for writing the CEO the lengthy email.
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True or false: The author suggests that one's interest can be a motivator for good or bad.
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True or false: The author advises against discouraging honest employees who constructively criticize decisions.
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Did the police chief have the option to promote any of the top three candidates through the 'rule of three'?
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According to the author, blind loyalty to a superior can lead to organizational dysfunction and loss of credibility with the troops.
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The author pledged to be blindly loyal to the police chief personally, rather than to his position as the chief executive.
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