The Recovering Engineer

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You Cannot Sell What You Do Not Own

The Recovering Engineer

Sitting alone in his office, he thought through the following questions: Does this change violate any laws or challenge any personally held moral and ethical considerations? The procedure change did not violate any legal, moral, or ethical concerns. Does this change put anyone physically at risk? And, he concluded that….

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Leadership Lesson From General McChrystal: Get Onboard or Get Out.

The Recovering Engineer

If you see a moral or ethical dilemma, get out of the organization. As a leader with the responsibility to carry out policy decisions made by others, do your arguing, debating, and persuading in private. When you are in public, show your support and commitment to the organization’s vision and mission.

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DISC Model FAQ's: Is Changing Your Behavior Phoney?

The Recovering Engineer

As I see it, choosing a behavior, word, or tone that will improve your communication effectiveness is not a moral or ethical issue. In answering this question, I often refer to a Thomas Jefferson quote: In matters of style, swim with the current. In matters of principle, stand like a rock. It is just a matter of style.

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The DISC Model of Human Behavior – A Quick Overview | Guy Harris.

The Recovering Engineer

It has no moral or ethical standing on its own. I think, as you indicated, that the problem lies not with the tool itself but with the application of the tool. The DISC model is just an observation about human nature and human behavior. It is just like any other tool. For example, I can use a hammer to build a house or to attack my neighbor.

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