From Chapter 14 “Integrity” in Ingredients of Outliers. Simply put, integrity is doing what you say and saying what you’ll do. The term is derived from the Latin word integer, which means “whole or complete.” When a person has integrity, he or she is believed to have an inner sense of “wholeness,” derived from consistency of action and character. The characteristics or qualities that comprise integrity are often defined as truthfulness, honesty, consistency, morality, accountability, responsibility, and loyalty. Today’s media is filled with stories that lead to the almost … [Read more...]
National Adoption Month
November 2013 is National Adoption Month, a chance to celebrate adoptive families and stand alongside every child still looking for the warmth and stability of a permanent home, according to a Presidential Proclamation by President Barack Obama. This month, I had the opportunities to reach out and learn more about the process. Through this, I heard many inspiring stories, including one about a man named Peter Likins. Peter is an outlier. He had a lengthy career in academia, including faculty position at UCLA, president of Lehigh University and president of the University of Arizona from 1997 … [Read more...]