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JULY 14, 2023

Where are the tradeoffs and when should we be making them the discussions about what it means to have a work-life balance and a strong work ethic? And those can clash. If you have say, five values, quick math in terms of the pairing, that’s a potential for 10 different values clashes.

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OCTOBER 1, 2012

“The number one difference between a Nobel prize winner and others is not their IQ or work ethic, but that they sit with the questions longer.” ” -Peter Drucker I’ve been thinking a lot about the value of big questions. As leaders, our days can become so full of questions which we feel immediate pressure to [.]

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JUNE 20, 2014

Linda Fisher Thornton of Leading in Context shares Ethics Isn’t Finite: It’s Evolving. As we strive to build ethical organizations, we must remember that our target is moving. As the world changes, ethical expectations change. . “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.”

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Linda Fisher Thornton of Leading in Context observes that strategies that may have worked in ethics five years ago will not help us now. To succeed, we need to broaden our worldview and expand the scope of what we consider to be “ethical territory.” Follow John. Follow Linda.

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AUGUST 11, 2014

The trust in you may run deep, but if the team has started to question the ethics or the future of the organization, they may be distracted and lose steam. They’ll be scrutinizing every behavior for signs of what to really believe. They Stop Believing in the Organization. They’re watching you for clues.

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DECEMBER 26, 2014

Tradition reinforces values such as freedom, faith, integrity, a good education, personal responsibility, a strong work ethic, and the value of being selfless. It brings families together and enables people to reconnect with friends. Tradition provides a forum to showcase role models and celebrate the things that really matter in life.

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JULY 4, 2014

Having a clearly established values, ethics and boundaries will help you feel more in control of decisions and makes it easier to let go of minor frustrations. Free up your energy for something more productive. Establish Personal Boundaries Knowing how far you’re willing to go will take a lot of stress out of each situation.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

DO build a network of support Seek out folks with similar ambition and work ethic to support and challenge you. Is there anything I can do in the short term to pitch in during this challenging time?” Find a mentor. Look for peers on other teams. Take on a leadership role in a professional association.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Does your work ethic match the organization’s culture? The first place to look is your performance. Look at your work objectively. Is it quality? Have you made consistent errors or repeated the same mistake after learning how to do it correctly?

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JULY 14, 2016

Eileen McDargh of The Energizer reminds us that the American work ethic may not be ethical. Paul LaRue of The UPwards Leader asks: How does a leader make vacation meaningful and refreshing? By following these tips leading up to it. Follow Paul.

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MAY 20, 2016

Linda Fisher Thornton of Leading in Context follows global trends across disciplines that impact leadership, business and ethics. Learning never exhausts the mind. Leonardo da Vinci.

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JUNE 26, 2015

Linda Fisher Thornton of Leading in Context points out that on the journey to ethical leadership, we all struggle. Perhaps the real secret to becoming a better person is coming to grips with the fact that everyone has to work “hard, very hard ” to become the person they know they can be. Follow LaRae.

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APRIL 17, 2015

What actions can we take to boost our ethical immune systems? And how could doing that help us create more ethical organizations? Linda Fisher Thornton of Leading in Context shares that actions such as eating healthy foods, exercising and getting enough sleep all boost our individual immune systems. Follow Linda.

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MAY 2, 2017

To be worthy of trust … it’s not just about ethics and telling the truth. To share a compelling vision … it’s not about the mission statement poster hanging in the conference room. It’s about repeatedly connecting and aligning the weekly work with the big hairy audacious goals of the organization. It’s about being authentic and transparent.

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