“Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.”
Don’t fool yourself, people are watching all the time. They are watching you because, like it or not, you are your brand. Whether you sell a product or service, yours is the face associated with it, yours is the personality people think of, and yours is the reputation that comes to mind. Don’t give them any reason not to want to know you or buy from you.
Presenting yourself to your network and to the world with integrity matters. Be consistent, be intentional, be you. It is essential for businesses and business owners to protect the integrity of their brands to retain the ability to connect with and win the hearts of their target audience. Allowing your integrity to guide you in connecting with your network and growing those relationships starts here:
- Protect your brand’s integrity by knowing what you stand for.
- Understand the difference you make in the lives of your customers and your network.
- Maintain brand integrity across channels – be you in person and online.
I have 2 recent experiences I’d like to share that are excellent examples of the impact your integrity brings to your brand:
Story #1: I have a coach I follow and really wanted to work with After committing to work with her, my financial advisor asked that I hold off for a few months. I reached out to my coach and explained the situation. She was very understanding, very supportive, and has continued to be there for me. In my eyes, she is still who she has always been, and I trust her completely.
Story #2: I belonged to an organization that I had supported for many years and that was very instrumental in my business growth. After making a decision based on the changes within that organization and the direction I see for my business, I felt it was time to move on. When I reached out to the head of the organization, my news was not received well, and I was made to feel bad.
Who do you think I’ll be talking about in a positive way for the rest of my career and beyond? You got it, the person who stuck with her integrity. Even though I was unable to hire her at that time, she continues to be supportive and shows me that she is the same no matter the situation. She stands by her brand with integrity.
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