Commitment & Integrity: Doing What You Said You Would Do

Midyear is often when commitment is tested.

Energy dips. The work feels heavier. And it becomes tempting—sometimes unconsciously—to loosen follow-through.

Personal leadership shows up most clearly not in moments of motivation, but in moments of consistency.

Commitment is staying loyal to what you said you would do—long after the mood you said it in has passed. Integrity is doing that even when no one is watching.

In early childhood teams, commitment and integrity create stability. Children experience it as predictability. Staff experience it as trust. Leaders experience it as credibility.

When commitment wavers, teams feel it: - Expectations feel inconsistent - Accountability feels personal instead of shared - Trust erodes quietly

But when leaders model commitment and integrity, they anchor the culture.

Midyear Leadership Reflection - Where am I showing up consistently, even when it’s hard? - Where has follow-through slipped—and what support do I need? - How does my behavior align with the values I ask others to uphold?

Integrity isn’t about being flawless. It’s about being accountable.

Support for Sustaining Commitment Midyear
If your team is navigating follow-through, accountability, or trust at this point in the year, I offer training and consultation designed to support commitment and integrity without adding pressure. You’re welcome to reach out to me at deidre.harris@teamagreements.com to explore what support might be most helpful right now.