Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

By Linda Fisher Thortnton The first post in this series addressed ACCOUNTABILITY. The second asked you to evaluate your IMPACT. These four ways to Change the Ethics Quo (For Good) focus on MANAGING THE SYSTEM.

Ethics 225

Ethics System Management Organization 225

Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

By Linda Fisher Thornton This week's question is about what defines our ethics - "Is our ethics based on who we are or what we do?" Some people would argue that we have a persona, a manner, either ethical or not. Others would say that it is our decisions and actions that define how ethical we are, and therefore our ethicality changes from moment to moment.

Ethics 223

Ethics Leadership 223

Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

By Linda Fisher Thornton What it means to "win" in business has changed. Driving this change is a greater awareness of the impact we have on each other.

Ethics 227

Ethics Trends Organization Leadership 227

Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

By Linda Fisher Thornton This week I take a moment to reflect on the question "Can rights and responsibilities be separated?". If we fail to live up to our responsibilities, we have a negative impact on others. If we assert individual rights without also taking responsibility, we are asking for more than we are willing to give.

Ethics 120

Ethics Leadership 120

Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

By Linda Fisher Thornton This week's question is about what defines our ethics - "Is our ethics based on who we are or what we do?" Some people would argue that we have a persona, a manner, either ethical or not. Others would say that it is our decisions and actions that define how ethical we are, and therefore our ethicality changes from moment to moment.

Ethics 188

Ethics Leadership 188

Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

By Linda Fisher Thortnton The first post in this series addressed ACCOUNTABILITY. The second asked you to evaluate your IMPACT. These four ways to Change the Ethics Quo (For Good) focus on MANAGING THE SYSTEM.

Ethics 190

Ethics System Management Organization 190

Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

By Linda Fisher Thornton This week I take a moment to reflect on the question "Can rights and responsibilities be separated?". If we fail to live up to our responsibilities, we have a negative impact on others. If we assert individual rights without also taking responsibility, we are asking for more than we are willing to give.

Ethics 120

Ethics Leadership 120