
The French and Latin meanings of the word hint at its origins, "that the whole thing is working well, undivided, integrated, intact and uncorrupted." Achieving this "wholeness" requires the development of six character traits (creates trust, unafraid of reality, results-oriented, solves "negative realities," causes growth and finds meaning in life) which Cloud examines in great detail, using business stories like Proctor and Gamble's success in China and the experiences of his CEO friends and clients. Phil showįor Cloud, an author, clinical psychologist and corporate consultant, integrity is more than just a person's ethics and morals. Phil McGraw, #1 New York Times Bestselling author and host of the Dr. Henry Cloud is an expert in helping leaders see hos their character development is essential to their effectiveness." Integrity is not something that you either have or don't, but instead is an exciting growth path that all of us can engage in and enjoy. All of us can grow in the kinds of real character that bring about fruitful relationships and achievement of purpose, mission, and goals. The real factor, Cloud demonstrates, is the makeup of the person. And the most successful are not only the ones with the most talent. There are a lot of bright, talented people who are never successful. Success is not related to only talent or brains. Have an understanding of the transcendent.Are able to connect with others and build trust.He uses stories from well-known business leaders like Michael Dell and sports figures like Tiger Woods to illustrate each of these qualities. Cloud explores the six qualities of character that define integrity.

Henry Cloud, a clinical psychologist and nationally syndicated radio host, shows how our character can keep us from achieving all we want to (or could) be. A person with integrity has the-often rare-ability to pull everything together, to make it all happen no matter how challenging the circumstances.ĭrawing on experiences from his work with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and individual leaders, Dr. Date: JAverage Customer Review: For Bulk Orders Call: 62 Description and Reviews From The Publisher: Integrity. ISBN: 9780060849696 Publisher: HarperBusiness Pub. Integrity : The Courage to Meet the Demands of Reality Henry Cloud Format: Paperback, 304pp.
