S5E35: Why Exceptional Leaders Make Integrity a Priority

Every leader leaves a wake behind them. Whether the wake is positive or negative depends on their integrity. Jeff and Terra Mattson are the married co-founders of Living Wholehearted and the Courageous Girls Movement. Jeff and Terra explore what could be creating an integrity gap in your life, today and teach you about the common pitfalls and anecdotes that will help your life flourish and finish strong. 

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In this episode:

• Why is there a need for more conversation around the topic of integrity in leadership? (03:17)
• How do Jeff and Terra define the integrity gap? (05:46)
• What is at risk when leaders don’t see or address their integrity gaps? (05:50)
• Integrity is having all the parts of your life: relationships, mindsets, feelings; moving in a singular direction—a God-oriented direction (06:08)
• 10 Symptoms of a personal integrity gap (07:33)
• How integrity and authenticity build trust in an organization (13:13)
• Unresolved trauma lies at the root of many leaders’ integrity gaps (15:21)
• Why do Christian leaders have a hard time being honest about personal struggles? (19:30)
• How can we take steps to change this reality, particularly in a workplace culture where a leader’s integrity is essential? (19:38)
• For listeners who want to begin shrinking their integrity gaps, where can they begin?  (30:33)
• The most important thing Jeff and Terra learned about integrity while writing their book (37:18)

Additional Resources

Buy a copy of Jeff and Terra's book: Shrinking the Integrity Gap: Between What Leaders Preach and Live

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