Leading in Context

MAY 6, 2015

By Linda Fisher Thornton How do we help young people become ethical leaders? This is an important question because our long-term future depends on how well we prepare young people to make positive ethical choices and honor multiple dimensions of ethical responsibility.

Ethics 120

Ethics Long-term Positioning 120

Leading in Context

MAY 31, 2017

By Linda Fisher Thornton Deloitte's 2016 Millennial Survey Executive Summary reported that according to responses from 7700 employed millennials from 29 countries, "the values that support long-term business success are people treatment, ethics, and customer focus.

Ethics 231

Ethics Succession Long-term Survey 231

Leading in Context

JUNE 22, 2011

The Trouble With Using Only People-Based "Ethics" Being concerned about people is a very important aspect of ethical leadership.

Ethics 154

Ethics Long-term Definition Operations 154

Leading in Context

AUGUST 21, 2013

By Linda Fisher Thornton What is it that ethical leaders do that has such a powerful positive effect on people? What can be the long-term impact of inspiring groups of people to greatness and ethical behavior?

Organization 233

Organization Ethics Long-term Power 233

Leading in Context

OCTOBER 13, 2021

We can't always see where we've been until later, when we have the long-term perspective and can begin to make sense of the twists and turns we've taken throughout our lives. By Linda Fisher Thornton The human journey. We're all taking it, but we don't always know where it's headed.

Long-term 286

Long-term Ethics Talent Management Leadership Development 286

Leading in Context

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

We begin to consider our impact more broadly and use a long-term perspective when we approach problems. In the process of human development, we reach a point when we become increasingly concerned about our impact on others and society. We outgrow the notion that expedient violence will solve our problems.

Long-term 219

Long-term Globalization Process Development 219

Leading in Context

AUGUST 3, 2016

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

Ethics 124

Ethics Long-term Commitment Positioning 124

Leading in Context

AUGUST 1, 2012

We must take a long-term view, keeping in mind the broad effects of our day-to-day decisions. Many people refer to the "greater good" as an important part of leading ethically, and use different words to describe it.

Ethics 266

Ethics Long-term Reference Organization 266

Leading in Context

JANUARY 2, 2013

As we think about how we want to lead this year, we need to recognize that it is tempting to make easy short-term decisions that end up having ethical consequences in the long run. Can people determine our values just by watching how we treat people?

Short-term 243

Short-term Ethics Leadership Long-term 243

Leading in Context

AUGUST 3, 2016

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

Ethics 120

Ethics Long-term Commitment Positioning 120

Leading in Context

AUGUST 17, 2011

Consumers Want Sustainable Marketing Many consumers now shop around for "ethical" companies and those consumers expect a new kind of business marketing - the kind with a long-term view and a sustainable approach.

Marketing 145

Marketing Ethics Long-term Company 145

Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

We would do more than simply follow the law - we would make the decision that would be in the best long-term interests of our customers and other stakeholders.

Long-term 227

Long-term Examples Productivity Products 227