Integrity

As a young child, I remember the 45 minute drive to Abilene, Kansas for President Eisenhower's funeral. He grew up just around the corner from my home town of Hillsboro and was one leader who I believe lived with integrity.


I was home this past weekend visiting with my parents. My dad and I were discussing the years that Eisenhower served as our President. He was also a key leader in our military during World War II and made several very difficult decision's at key times (e.g. the landing for D Day just to name one).

It seems hard to find people of integrity in these days. Listen to what he says about leading,

"The supreme quality for a leader is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is a section gang, on a football field, in an army, or in an office. If his associates find him guilty of phoniness, if they find that he lacks forthright integrity, he will fail. His teachings and actions must square with each other.

I can think of few ingredients more foundational to being a good leader than knowing oneself---and accepting oneself---and feeling secure about oneself inside one's own skin.

The first great need, therefore, is integrity and high purpose.


I am thankful that I work for that type of leader here at kamp. I know he needs our prayers every day as he stands before the Lord and leads us.