Integrity in Action: Aligning Words, Promises, and Values

What does it really mean to live with integrity? In this episode, Jim Herrington and Trisha Taylor unpack the guiding principle of integrity, not as a rigid rule, but as a dynamic, life-giving process. They explore how our words create reality, why honoring our commitments matters, and how integrity helps us align with God’s design for our lives, families, and communities. This conversation offers practical wisdom, honest stories, and a framework for growing integrity in ways that transform relationships and leadership.

Jim Herrington and Trisha Taylor are authors, coaches, and co-founders of The Leader’s Journey. They are passionate about helping leaders grow the inner life and outer skills needed for sustainable leadership. Through coaching, teaching, and honest conversations, they guide individuals and organizations to live into their guiding principles with courage and integrity. Learn more at theleadersjourney.us.

Conversation Overview

• Why guiding principles help us navigate anxiety and stay grounded in our values

• Integrity as more than “being good”

• How our words create expectations and shape reality

• The distinction between keeping our word and honoring our word

• Why we’re designed to make big promises

• A four-step process for “cleaning up messes” when we break our word

• How leaders, families, and communities can cultivate a culture of integrity

• The role of accountability and coaching in growing integrity over time