On My Honor I Will: The Journey to Integrity-Driven Leadership

From business scandals to government corruption, to questionable choices and behavior, from those we hold up as examples; people have had enough! The country's recent history of integrity lapses has proven that our mutual success is in question unless leaders at all levels of every organization, community, and family get the integrity question correct. In this heralded work, award-winning author and corporate consultant Randy Pennington shows why integrity is crucial to every leader's success and how anyone who aspires to a position of leadership can accomplish that goal.

On My Honor, I Will presents a straightforward approach to earning and maintaining the trust and respect of others. Pennington builds on the timeless principles found in the venerated Scout Oath to show how to live with personal integrity; build strong relationships with interpersonal integrity; and build a foundation for success in a hyper-competitive world through organizational integrity. He combines his experience as a resource and advisor to executive leaders with examples from the best of America's distinguished leaders in business, government, and communities.

On My Honor, I Will features fascinating insights from well-known leaders like H. Ross Perot, Rex Tillerson, Judge William S. Sessions, Howard Putnam, and Jose Nino. You will meet such notables as Judi Phares, Bill Strickland, Anne Ream, and John Montgomery who are making a positive impact in their communities and businesses without being household names. And, you will see how organizations as diverse as ExxonMobil, Johnson and Johnson, and Gerber Baby Foods earn and maintain a reputation for integrity.

Here is a book that says a leader's true strength is not only in his or her position, intellect, or even determination. The leaders who inspire and challenge us to be and deliver our very best are distinguished by something much more powerful: a reputation for integrity, duty, service, honor, and doing what is right. It is an intangible that must be embraced and cultivated if we are to solve the challenges that are before us. If you want to become one of the legendary leaders, On My Honor, I Will is your starting point toward the journey to integrity-driven leadership.

About the Author

Randy G. Pennington is a twenty-plus-year business performance veteran, award-winning author, and consultant. He has worked with government agencies, universities, and numerous businesses like Sprint, State Farm Insurance, and the Alabama Power Company. His ideas and comments have appeared in the New York Times, Entrepreneur, and Leadership Excellence; on CNN, Fox News, and ABC Radio; and in numerous professional and trade journals.

Praise for On My Honor, I Will:

"At a time when integrity and leadership seem to have parted ways, Randy Pennington shows us a clear road back! This is an important book that should be read by everyone!" --Larry Winget, New York Times best-selling author of The Idiot Factor: The Ten Ways We Sabotage Our Life, Money and Business

"Randy Pennington's book will help you understand why, while providing a game plan to build your corporate and personal integrity for a lifetime of success... Scout's honor." --Jeffrey Gitomer, New York Times bestselling author of The Little Red Book of Selling

"Leaders need this book. In an age when easy and expedient trump integrity and virtue, Pennington's book is a refreshing reminder of what truly matters." -- Mark Sanborn, New York Times best-selling author of The Fred Factor and You Don't Need a Title to be a Leader

"I have spent 40 years in the Boy Scout movement, and 43 years in corporate America. Randy did more than connect the dots, he provided a do it yourself plan for people to be ethical and successful." --Roy S. Roberts, Past President of the Boy Scouts of America, Retired Vice President, and Group Executive of Marketing, Sales and Service, General Motors Corporation

"Few individuals could summarize the principles of leadership and integrity in the straightforward manner in which Randy does. Randy's book, while particularly timely in today's challenging environment, is, indeed, timeless." --Kurt Darrow, Chief Executive Officer, La-Z-Boy Corporation

"Everyone should read this book. It reminds us, persuasively and substantively, that success without integrity is absolute failure in make-believe clothing. Randy Pennington is a top-notch author, speaker, and consultant. Highly recommended." --Nido Qubein, President, High Point University, Chairman, Great Harvest Bread Company

"Practical. Powerful. Essential. Randy has written the necessary book for organizations to thrive and create a 'Thank God It's Monday' work environment where people thrive because the foundation is right." --Roxanne Emmerich, New York Times best-selling author of Thank God It's Monday

"On My Honor, I Will: The Journey to Integrity-Driven Leadership captures the essence of leadership. Leadership is based on relationships; relationships are based on trust; and trust is based on integrity. Integrity requires being honest with yourself and those you choose to influence. Pennington is right Leadership is about Your Honor!" --Kelly S. King, CEO, BB&T Financial Services