Leading in Context

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Strategies For The Overscheduled Leader

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton More commitments than time. Six or more meetings a day. Eating at your desk. Does any of this sound familiar?

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Get News Closer to the Source

Leading in Context

So we end up with people getting what they think is "news" when what they are actually getting is from sources of "infotainment," and using that bad information to make bad decisions and even in some cases commit crimes. Infotainment sources that incite anger, violence, and bad decisions do not care about you.

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We The People: What We Value

Leading in Context

Constitution opens with a beautiful ethics code designed to ground our nation in a commitment to the long-term greater good of society. By Linda Fisher Thornton As we near the 4th of July, it is a fitting time to remind ourselves of the greater vision for our country.

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What Drives Engagement? Is it Ethics?

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By Linda Fisher Thornton While there is not yet one common definition of employee engagement, according to Mandrake, "common themes found in most definitions include a commitment to and belief in the organization and its values and a willingness and ability to contribute ‘discretionary effort’ to help the organization succeed" (Corporate Social Responsibility (..)

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Seeing Beyond Borders and Walls

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton When you make a commitment to ethical values and ethical choices, boundaries and walls only indicate the boundaries of new places to apply those ethical values and choices. Beyond them, ethical values matter just as much as they matter within your own walls. You could argue that they matter more, because […].

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10 Things Trustworthy Leaders Know…

Leading in Context

They include individual actions and organizational commitments that build trust. I hope you enjoy them! Ethical Leader Ethical Organization context CSR ethical Leadership Principles trends what is ethical leadership what is trust'

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5 Signs Your Culture is FAILING

Leading in Context

It involves much more than just company trappings and perks - leaders must make a commitment to people and to creating a positive work space. By Linda Fisher Thornton Building a positive ethical culture is a long-term process. When things seem to be going well, it's easy to miss signs that the culture may be off track.

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