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When Position Power and Ethics Collide

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Our responsibilities as a citizen, worker, leader, family member, and friend require us to choose ethics over loyalty. Here's a story about a situation I faced very early in my career, when I was in my 20s. Yet, when we do, it can surprise people. Maybe that's because it is not the easiest path to take.

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Ethics Is Serious Business

Great Leadership By Dan

The field that provides this kind of know-how is called ethics. This means that ethics is serious business. Ethical dilemmas are at least as hard to resolve as engineering problems, and at least as urgent, particularly in our complex and fast-moving world. But how does one recognize ethical competence?

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Stop Managing Your Career

In the CEO Afterlife

Inherent in the definition of career is the opportunity to progress. More than ever, people are seeking mentors, “branding” themselves and carefully managing their careers in order to dash up that quintessential corporate ladder. So what is wrong with managing your career? It was an epidemic within Kraft.

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AI for Execs: Navigating the Future of Business.

Rich Gee Group

Supply chain management? Prioritize Data Management: AI thrives on data. As an executive, ensuring your business has a robust data management strategy is paramount. Promote an Ethical AI Culture: With great power comes great responsibility. Analyze which areas of your operations could benefit the most from AI integration.

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Is Consumer Non-Durables a Good Career Path?

Talent Anarchy 1

In today’s ever-evolving job market, individuals are constantly on the lookout for career paths that promise stability, growth, and fulfillment. One such path that often flies under the radar is consumer non-durables a good career path. But is it a good career path?

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Top Tips for Industrial Managers

Strategy Driven

Managing in any kind of industry is challenging, but industrial businesses can be incredibly difficult to manage, with many unique challenges. For those with management positions in any industrial business, you will need to know how to excel in this role and get the most out of your team. Focus On Work Ethic When Recruiting.

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15 Timeless Work Habits for Career Success

Great Leadership By Dan

I’ve learned these lessons through over 30 years of hard knocks, and have made a career out of helping others be successful. Don’t be one of those people, and you’ll have a long and satisfying career. I’ve seen too many workaholics ruin their health, their relationships, and if they are a manager, they burn out their employees.

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