segment of their lives becomes a form of dishonesty. They cannot divulge their true identity at the risk of putting their lives in jeopardy. While in the organization, they gain useful intel in an attempt to shut down their operation. Countless lives are spared from drugs through the officers’ utilization of deceit. Operations like this are overseen very carefully by officers who rely on trust and honesty to get the job done. Officers in the military and law enforcement occupation heavily rely upon trust and honesty to accomplish their objectives. In order for a unit to function efficiently, trust must be established among its member. It’s imperative that each person understands their role and the means to perform to the best of their ability. If honesty and safety is to prevail, the inability to carry out their objective needs to be communicated to their supervisor. To ensure honesty among its members, an officer should lead by example. To ensure trust, it is the duty of the lead officer to be completely open and honest to his team, especially during missions and how each member can improve the team. Completing the task of openness and honesty is difficult, but is best for everyone. Not only does honesty improve a team as a whole but provides individual benefits. Through humility a person can improve upon their character by receiving correction from others. At times constructive criticism can come across as offensive. It is imperative to receive this criticism as a means of improving one’s character traits with honesty. Honesty develops wisdom bringing beneficial character traits for a successful life. Honesty is not just a single trait but is one that opens a gate to multiple attributes such as humility.
Giving and receiving an honest opinion takes humility. Humility and honesty combined ensure a successful career. These are characteristics an employer will seek out in potential employees. It can be difficult for employees to heed the advice of their employer without the traits of honesty and humility. Honest workers are inclined to possess strong, hard work ethic which leads to higher productivity and profits for their companies. This outcome increases the honest employees opportunity for career advancement. Employers see productive results and use the people who get
them. After rising through the ranks and becoming an employer, honesty must still remain a highly valued character trait. As an employer, a person has the power to decide the efficiency of their company. An honest employer has the ability to see the potential and honesty in an interviewee. Through leading an honest and hardworking business they could quickly create a successful environment and company. The people who make up a company determine it’s success. The people who make up a company is determined by the leadership. This can be applied to any type of team environment. The leaders behind these successful endeavors use the trait of honesty to live a successful and happy life. Whether it's a fortune 500 company, branch of the military, or sports team, the people who make them up have a lot of responsibility. The responsibility to make what they do great. This is done by using the character traits developed over time. But above all other characteristics, honesty is the key to a successful and happy life.