Upholding Integrity: The Golden Rule

The video discusses the importance of adhering to a personal golden rule, especially in ambiguous situations where clear guidelines are absent. It emphasizes maintaining integrity 100% of the time, as making exceptions can lead to a gradual decline in ethical standards. The speaker references Clay Christiansen's approach to consistently applying values in organizational settings, warning against using others' actions as an excuse for compromising one's principles.

According to the speaker, what is the impact of starting with a lower standard of integrity?

What advice does the speaker give regarding the excuse of 'everyone else is doing it'?