You understand that your title gives you power, but intelligence and integrity give you influence, which is invaluable.

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These women command more respect, are recognized for their dignity, integrity, character and intelligence over those who win a popularity contest in the West.

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"Mr. Bennett was a man of integrity, intelligence, courage, perseverance and he was an East End bookmaker, " the actor says.

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These seven leadership attributes -- integrity, vision, judgment, passion, courage, empathy and emotional intelligence -- are all the hallmarks of great leaders, regardless of industry or geography.

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David Kay has, after all, demonstrated once again the qualities of intellect, integrity, and independence that are always desirable in leaders of the U.S. intelligence community, but rarely more necessary than right now.

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John Brennan is a intelligence professional with deep experience in our business, a public servant with extraordinary dedication, and a man of deep integrity.

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