All trustworthy leaders make and keep commitments.
This is true regardless of the size and stature of the contexts in which they lead. Whether it is parents leading children, executives leading corporations or team leaders leading their teams, all wrestle with wisely choosing and faithfully fulfilling their commitments. Leaders put their integrity in the balance whenever they communicate a commitment to their constituents. Their integrity is judged by the standards of wisdom and fulfillment. Foolish commitments that reflect poor judgment and unfulfilled commitments that reflect inability or insincerity undermine one's credibility and bring into judgment one's integrity.