ABSTRACT
A foundational argument is that integrity—in the full sense of the word—is at the core of good corporate citizenship. The primary synonym for integrity is honesty, according to Webster's dictionary. This chapter argues that leading corporate citizens need new levels of mindfulness and integrity at the individual and organisational levels if they are to be able to develop constructive relationships with key stakeholders. Relationships with stakeholders constitute the essence of corporate citizenship. Simultaneously, integrity and mindfulness are problematic in that they pose significantly new demands for developing both individual leaders and companies. Corporate integrity means that companies have and maintain strong adherence to constructive core values that inspire value-driven behaviours with respect to stake-holders, and high principles and standards. Corporate citizenship operationalised through stakeholder relationships is holistic, or integral. It demands qualities in individual and organisation development beyond the traditional or readily measured.
