In this episode I talk about integrity. As black women, as Women of Color it is a constant battle to stay try to who we are and what we value, when at every turn we are told we need to change. I talk about a quote my mentor always says that has stayed with me that I believe speaks to what integrity is all about.
My mentor says, “You should always do the right thing, not someone’s thing.”
It can be hard some timed to not do someone’s thing when it could mean a raise or a promotion, but if doing that things goes against who you are, against your values, is it the right thing.
I also quote the bible. Specifically, 1 Peter 3:13-17
13 And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” 15 But [a]sanctify [b]the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; 16 having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ash17 For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.”
This scripture reminds me that having integrity is the right thing, and in the end, people can say what they want say about me, and it doesn’t matter because I know in my heart and in the eyes of God, the work I do is good.
Share your thoughts on integrity. Have you ever felt you had to compromise yourself and do someone else’s thing in order to get ahead? How were you able to maintain your integrity? How did it make you feel?
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