Integrity is a mirror revealing the truth about an individual or a corporation. It involves walking the talk -- not just talking it.
On a personal level, integrity is measured by what an individual does and does not do when no one is looking. Do they hold to their values, beliefs, and ethics? Or do they compromise and do the opposite of what they believe is right?
Integrity is the same at the corporate level. Corporate reports, filings, and stakeholder communications state one thing but in reality the corporation is doing something else. This inconsistency comes as a result of ignorance, market/management pressure, or an outright willingness to deceive. Within corporations it may be the result of one individual or a campaign of several seeking to violate an organization’s governance principles, risk posture, compliance obligations, culture, and ethical practices.
Michael Rasmussen, President
