Integrity has always been the foundation of my decision-making. In leadership roles across athletics, higher education, and organizational operations, I’ve learned that the right decision is rarely the easiest one. True integrity means choosing fairness over convenience, clarity over comfort, and long-term impact over short-term approval. It requires consistency, transparency, and a commitment to doing what’s right even when the path is difficult or unseen by others. Leaders earn trust not by avoiding hard decisions, but by facing them with honesty and accountability.

Strong decision-making is rooted in values, not circumstances. Over the years, I’ve been placed in situations where the choices carried weight for teams, students, and organizations. In every case, integrity guided the process—ensuring that actions aligned with principles, expectations were clear, and people were treated with respect. When leaders operate with integrity, teams become stronger, cultures become healthier, and organizations are better positioned for long-term success. Integrity doesn’t just shape decisions; it shapes outcomes, strengthens relationships, and defines leadership.