Ethical Leadership Development: Global Awareness
Leading in Context
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
By Linda Fisher Thornton Laws serve as he minimum standards for society, but responsible leadership requires that we go well beyond those minimum standards.
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Ethical Leadership Development: Global Principles
Leading in Context
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
By Linda Fisher Thornton Beyond complying with laws and regulations, what should C-Suite leaders be doing about ethical leadership and responsible business practices? But what does “doing business responsibly and ethically” look like in today’s global economy?
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Building Our Future on Global Values
Leading in Context
OCTOBER 27, 2021
But we have worked globally for many years to define that center. By Linda Fisher Thornton We have become a divided society that seems to have lost its collective center in values. I wrote an article for the Non-Violent Change Journal about creating a better world through values. Here is an excerpt from that article:
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5 Sites for Globally Responsible Business Leadership
Leading in Context
JULY 19, 2017
By Linda Fisher Thornton It has become clear that a global economy requires more than local or regional thinking. Our information and commerce are globally connected. Our greatest human challenges are global and must be solved globally. Global changes tend […].
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On Patriotism, Nationalism, Globalism and Ethics
Leading in Context
JULY 3, 2019
By Linda Fisher Thornton I teach global leadership and applied ethics and my students often have questions about the differences between patriotism, nationalism and globalism. This post will explore the differences and their ethical implications. .
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Learning Ethical Leadership: Talent Development Implications
Leading in Context
JULY 21, 2021
By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership isn't something we can ever say we've fully accomplished. It's not about arriving at any particular place, or about achieving a certain level of knowledge.
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Global Ethics: TMP Challenge 15
Leading in Context
MAY 15, 2019
By Linda Fisher ThorntonI participate in a global think tank called The Milennium Project (TMP). As an invited reviewer, my focus is on Global Challenge 15: Global Ethics. It details the global input on the most prevalent concerns and opportunities related to global ethics.
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Global-Minded Ethical Leadership
Leading in Context
SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
Our daily choices can have a global ripple effect, and that effect can be either positive or negative depending on our choices. We need to think on a global scale, and consider the long term impact of every decision.
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Global Sentiment About Taking Responsibility
Leading in Context
OCTOBER 29, 2014
By Linda Fisher Thornton A clearer picture of global ethics is coming into view. In this clearer picture, we know what''s important and see how far our responsibilities extend into the global community. We understand that business leadership includes responsibility for much more than just making a profit and obeying the law.
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5 Ethical Dimensions of IoT Leadership (Part 1)
Leading in Context
APRIL 8, 2020
By Linda Fisher Thornton This post is the first in a Series exploring 5 Ethical Dimensions of IoT Leadership as we approach IoT Day on April 14th. The Internet of Things (IoT) can enhance people’s lives in many new ways, and because of its enormous scale, it will alter our global economy and the way we do business.
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Collaborative Leadership in a Global Society
Leading in Context
JULY 11, 2012
What is Collaborative Leadership? What does collaborative leadership look like in a global society? At the societal level it's taking the best that all of us know and can do and putting it together in ways that help everyone.
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10 Leadership Strategies For Thriving in 2021
Leading in Context
DECEMBER 2, 2020
So much of it has been a blur as we've scrambled to reinvent our work and daily habits to adapt to a persistent global pandemic. By Linda Fisher Thornton. Here we are at the end of the year already.
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10 Trends Shaping the Future of Ethical Leadership
Leading in Context
MARCH 10, 2021
By Linda Fisher Thornton We need to get leadership right because so much depends on it. Many global factors are driving changes in ethical leadership expectations, and in high-stakes times, how we handle ethical leadership development can make or break our success.
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Making Decisions Like Global Citizens
Leading in Context
MARCH 5, 2014
Instead of being competing perspectives, each one is an important element of the full picture of what it means to lead ethically in a global society. Complexity Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Ethical Thinking 7 lenses book ethical leadership ethical leadership development ethical performance system leading with values'
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Ethical Leadership and…a Global Society
Leading in Context
MAY 16, 2012
Are We Moving Toward a "Global Society"? To imagine the world as a global society we must look at the issue from a view that is many levels above our day-to-day routines and our sometimes mechanical responses to our day-to-day challenges.
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Leading in Context
MAY 2, 2012
Laws serve as minimum standards for society, but responsible leadership requires that we go well beyond those minimum standards. As the leaders who will help shape the future of our businesses and our societies through small actions and big decisions, we need a global sense of responsibility.
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8 Posts (And a Trend Report) On Global Thinking
Leading in Context
APRIL 10, 2013
By Linda Fisher Thornton Using globally-informed thinking helps us succeed in a connected economy and a global society. This week, I decided to corral a collection of posts that help us understand ethical leadership in a global context.
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It’s Time For Ethically Adaptive Leadership
Leading in Context
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
Agility and adaptability are mantras for leaders during this time of global unrest and catastrophic change. By Linda Fisher Thornton. Each day brings new challenges that consume our time and require us to grow into higher levels of ethical awareness to avoid missteps and miscalculations.
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308 500th Post: Index to 500 Articles on Authentic Ethical Leadership
Leading in Context
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
By Linda Fisher ThorntonThere are many ways to define "ethical leadership" but there is increasing global interest in learning "ethical leadership" in a holistic and authentic way. It generates a positive leadership legacy and a better shared future. It generates a positive leadership legacy and a better shared future.
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Twitter Helps Leaders “Think Global”
Leading in Context
OCTOBER 24, 2012
Twitter helps us learn to "think global" in a connected global society. It keeps us current, connects us with a global network of information and provides real-time data. It can transform us and the way we do business. I've sprinkled in some statistics along with my own observations about the learning benefits of Twitter.
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The Future of Education: Ethical Literacy For Handling Global Complexity
Leading in Context
JULY 11, 2018
A focus on "knowing" must be replaced with a focus on "how to think, problem solve and successfully navigate global complexity using ethical values.".
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What is Ethical Leadership? Part 3
Leading in Context
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
As you watch, think about the tradeoffs you and your organization have had to manage as you navigated the global pandemic.
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Pluralism: 9 Elements Required For Ethical Leadership
Leading in Context
JULY 22, 2020
By Linda Fisher Thornton Pluralism is required in our leadership thinking because it drives how we treat people and make decisions. It's the mindset required for important ethical leadership responsibilities such as respect, inclusion, and cultural awareness.
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Leadership Isn’t Cushy (Human Development Required)
Leading in Context
APRIL 14, 2021
By Linda Fisher Thornton There's a powerful connection between responsible leadership and human growth and development. It's not easily visible to leaders, so today I'm digging into how these important variables intersect and how they should inform our approach to leadership development.
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3 Steps For Dusting Off Your Leadership in the New Year
Leading in Context
JANUARY 23, 2019
By Linda Fisher Thornton When we start a New Year, it's is a wonderful time to take stock of our leadership. The intense, conflicted global environment we face is formidable. Sitting still won't keep our leadership up to the task. It's definitely not a good time to let our leadership get dusty from a lack of attention.
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Shared Ethical Values: Global Consensus?
Leading in Context
AUGUST 31, 2011
As we struggle day-to-day with what ethics means in business, groups of concerned leaders around the world are studying common ethical values that could clarify ethical behavior and unite us in a common global code of ethics.
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5 Insights Into Leadership Development Future (Part 4)
Leading in Context
JUNE 29, 2016
By Linda Fisher Thornton This post is Part 4 in the series "5 Insights Into Leadership Development Future.". The previous posts in the series in case you missed them: Part 1 on Global Trends Part 2 on Wholeness. Part 3 on Growth and Human Development In Part 4, we take a look at positive ethical values and the search for meaning.
Redefining Ethical Leadership in a Global Society
Leading in Context
MARCH 30, 2011
As a society, we are beginning to redefine ethical leadership. The change started quietly, fueled by a web of linked communication channels and a desire for a more civil way of dealing with each other.
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Leading the Conversation About Ethical Leadership
Leading in Context
APRIL 17, 2013
Ethical Organization complexity ethical leadership development ethical mindset ethics training what is ethical leadership what is global leadership' This combination creates a kind of "murky uncertainty" that keeps employees from giving us their best, most ethical performance.
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259 16 Trends Shaping the Future of Ethical Leadership
Leading in Context
DECEMBER 11, 2013
By Linda Fisher Thornton I speak and write about the future of the ethical leadership, and how leaders and organizations can prepare for it. Today, I want to share with you the picture of the future that I see, based on a powerful movement toward positive, proactive ethical leadership.
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What is Ethical Leadership?
Leading in Context
OCTOBER 23, 2013
By Linda Fisher Thornton This collection from reader favorites on the Leading in Context Blog will help you explore the scope and dimensions of today''s ethical leadership. As you will see, ethical leadership requires much more than following laws and regulations. Context Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Ethical Thinking'
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The Peace Imperative
Leading in Context
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
By Linda Fisher Thornton "Global Peace Index 2022 results show that the average level of global peacefulness deteriorated by 0.03%. Although slight, this is the eleventh deterioration in peacefulness in the last fourteen years" - Vision of Humanity
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Seeing Past Our Point of View
Leading in Context
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
In a connected global society, it's an essential skill. Leaders who don't know how and don't make the effort to change can be thought of as intentionally "unseeing" important aspects of the context and their leadership responsibility. Seeing and appreciating other ways of doing things is not just a nice-to-have ability.
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Leading in Context
JULY 24, 2013
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5 Phrases to Watch For: Resistance to Change
Leading in Context
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
The speed of change in today’s global economy may cause leaders to fall behind even while they are diligently working to stay on top of trends and industry knowledge. By Linda Fisher Thornton Leading ethically requires staying competent as a professional and as a leader.
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11 Paths To Ethical Leadership Competence
Leading in Context
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
We live in a globally-connected society, and are expected to be globally-aware. We are dealing with catastrophic change and uncertainty. We fill roles in many different settings including in our organizations, industries and communities. Competence in all of these areas is not simple to achieve.
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Leading in Context
DECEMBER 20, 2017
By Linda Fisher Thornton As a global community, we have learned some things this year. Business leaders have learned that ethical leadership transforms organizational metrics.
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The Future of “Leadership” (Do We Need a New Word For It?)
Leading in Context
MAY 18, 2016
By Linda Fisher Thornton While we are experiencing many global challenges, there is also a gradual global push toward better leadership.
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The Future of “Leadership” (Do We Need a New Word For It?)
Leading in Context
MAY 18, 2016
By Linda Fisher Thornton While we are experiencing many global challenges, there is also a gradual global push toward better leadership.
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124 5 Insights Into The Future of Leadership Development (Part 1)
Leading in Context
JUNE 1, 2016
By Linda Fisher Thornton In this series called "5 Insights Into the Future of Leadership Development" I will be sharing trends and learning resources that give us the broad picture of how to prepare leaders for success in a complex, connected global society.
300th Blog Post: Answering Big Questions About Ethical Leadership
Leading in Context
APRIL 22, 2015
By Linda Fisher Thornton I have spent the last six years answering the big leadership question "What does it mean to do the right thing?" The support, the unsolicited testimonials and the social shares of this work have been widespread and global. We could make a powerful positive difference through our leadership.
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5 Insights Into Leadership Development Future (Part 5)
Leading in Context
JULY 20, 2016
By Linda Fisher Thornton This is the 5th post in a series called 5 Insights Into Leadership Development Future. Here are the 4 previous posts in the series in case you missed them: Part 1 on Global Trends Part 2 on Wholeness.
5 Insights Into The Future of Leadership Development (Part 1)
Leading in Context
JUNE 1, 2016
By Linda Fisher Thornton In this series called "5 Insights Into the Future of Leadership Development" I will be sharing trends and learning resources that give us the broad picture of how to prepare leaders for success in a complex, connected global society.
Perspectives on a Future With COVID-19
Leading in Context
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Global futurists have already provided us with a variety of possible global scenarios to use in our planning. By Linda Fisher Thornton Due to the uncertainty and constant change we're experiencing during the pandemic, every organization should be considering how to adapt to multiple COVID-19 scenarios.
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