Are You Walking Your Talk?
John Horan-Kates
October 26, 2025:
At the Vail Alliance, we define integrity as doing what you say you’ll do. It’s about putting your core beliefs into action – walking your talk.
Integrity has been described by former Oklahoma Rep. J.C. Watts as “what we do and how we behave when no one is watching.” In these circumstances, the real you comes out. On the other hand, how much credence do you give to doing things for the appearance it creates?
All of our wisdom traditions advocate an integration of what is on the inside and what is on the outside. These scriptures urge us to strive for consistency between our words and our ways, between our attitudes and our actions. Leaders who follow a spiritually-influenced standard like this can often recognize when they are living a divided life.
Here’s part of my story on integrity...
