Glance at a dictionary and you will likely come across two definitions of the word ‘integrity’. One: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. Two: the state of being whole and undivided—togetherness. At Booz Allen, those who progress furthest and fastest embody both, along with the other key values that we live by. Our senior managers lead by example: steadfast morals guide their every move and they understand better than anyone that unity and teamwork breed the greatest success.
This quarter, Booz Allen has recognized the unwavering integrity, hard work, and outstanding progress of five senior associates, rewarding them with well-earned promotions to the position of Principal at the firm. Among them are Joseph Mazloum, Rajiv Pant, Nabil Abbas, Ziad Moukarzel and Jay Townsend, each of whom has offered his own thoughts on the integrity that underpins Booz Allen life.
“Integrity is essential, as it the basis of professional relationships. Without it, there can be no trust, either from within or from clients…Without
“To put it bluntly, if there is even an iota of doubt about your integrity, nothing else matters. The fastest path to permanently damaging any relationship, whether personal or professional is to even hint at compromising your integrity.”
“What I try to do always is treat people the way I want to be treated. This greatly governs my decisions and actions, and holds me accountable.”
“Ferocious integrity starts when you wake up and lasts even after you’re asleep. Every night I try to summarize my day and question my decisions and my actions. Accordingly, I plan preventive and corrective measures that I commit to implementing.”
“A Firm that expects its employees to be held accountable through word and deed attracts individuals who believe in the same thing. These values are integrated into everything we do, from the interview process… to client site delivery.”
