All core values
Trust

Integrity

Doing what you said you'd do, especially when it's inconvenient.

Behaviors

  • Honors small commitments
  • Tells the same story in every room
  • Acts the same when no one is watching

Anti-patterns

  • Different message to different audiences
  • Quiet exceptions for senior people
  • Spin disguised as positioning

Reinforce it with

  • Promise tracking
  • Clear escalation paths
  • Consequences that apply to everyone
Integrity is the value that makes every other value believable.