CSTG 234: Integrity: The Foundation of Every Leader with Chad Peterman

The hardest promise to keep is the one you make with yourself.

In this solo episode, Chad Peterman kicks off a new series based on The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership, diving deep into one of the most important commitments a leader can make: practicing integrity.

Integrity isn’t just about morality or “being a good person.” It’s about alignment between what you think, feel, say, and do. Chad explores how to make impeccable agreements, take full responsibility for your results, and repair relationships where trust has slipped.

He also shares personal stories from leadership and home life, showing how small daily promises like reading in the morning or keeping calm in conflict shape who we become as leaders.

Whether you’re leading a growing HVAC team or developing the next generation of leaders, this episode will challenge you to reflect, realign, and live your commitments fully.

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• Integrity Begins Within: The hardest commitments to honor are the ones you make with yourself — and they reveal your true leadership character.
• It’s About Alignment, Not Perfection: Integrity means your thoughts, words, and actions match — not that you never fall short.
• Make Impeccable Agreements: Keep promises clear and intentional. Your word defines your credibility and influence as a leader.
• Take Full Responsibility: Growth happens when you stop blaming and start asking, What’s my role in this?
• Clean It Up: Broken trust can be rebuilt through honesty, humility, and a willingness to have hard conversations.
• Consistency Builds Trust: The inside must match the outside — integrity thrives in everyday choices, not just big moments.