Leading in Context

JUNE 8, 2022

By Linda Fisher Thornton Managing the ethics of artificial intelligence is only becoming more complex over time, and the stakes are high for finding a path forward. This week I am sharing a special report "AI: Where Are We Now?" published by EDUCAUSE.

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DECEMBER 6, 2023

For example, the Chief Human Resource Officer also oversees the ethical performance management system, and the The Chief Learning Officer works to build the organization’s ethical understanding and ethical competence.

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Leading in Context

MARCH 8, 2023

The tricky part about managing ethical culture is that every leader decision and action throughout the organization is changing the equation. By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethics has a compounding effect on culture, and our leadership choices determine whether that effect will be positive or negative.

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Leading in Context

JUNE 9, 2021

As if that weren't already challenging enough, managing ethics well also requires systems thinking and a broad understanding of ethical responsibilities. By Linda Fisher Thornton Developing ethical leaders and building ethical cultures have become critical business priorities. Why is ethics such a challenge for organizations?

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Leading in Context

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This week's four ways to advance ethics in your organization focus on MANAGING THE SYSTEM. By Linda Fisher Thornton The first post in this series addressed ACCOUNTABILITY. The second asked you to evaluate your IMPACT.

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Leading in Context

JANUARY 12, 2022

It featured three areas of managing trust that are most often lacking in organizations. By Linda Fisher Thornton The Top Post Series for last year on the Leading in Context Blog reflected the ethical challenges of repairing damaged trust in organizations.

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Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

We have to be aware of our ego and manage it to avoid getting off track. By Linda Fisher Thornton Ego has a way of undoing even our best intentions as leaders. In a world that requires rapid adaptation to changing events and circumstances, ego tries to maintain the status quo and works against our ability to pivot in response to change.

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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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Leading in Context

APRIL 1, 2020

Our current challenges can only be managed with everyone pulling together to make good choices. As we all grapple with the pandemic, I am grateful to see so many businesses sharing resources and ideas freely and. finding a way to do some good for others.

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Leading in Context

MAY 17, 2017

And if the leaders they manage don't carry these roles throughout the organization, there will be gaps in the culture. By Linda Fisher Thornton I blogged a while back about the Critical Roles of the (Ethical) CEO. I realized later that these important ethical roles apply not just to CEOs, but also to all senior leaders in an organization.

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Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

These four ways to Change the Ethics Quo (For Good) focus on MANAGING THE SYSTEM. By Linda Fisher Thortnton The first post in this series addressed ACCOUNTABILITY. The second asked you to evaluate your IMPACT.

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Leading in Context

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Management Intuition For the Next 50 Years). How should we stay grounded as we avoid crises and manage our way through a maze of increasing expectations? By Linda Fisher Thornton It would be "easy [.] for organizations and leaders to become frozen by the magnitude of the changes under way" (McKinsey & Co.,

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Leading in Context

MAY 30, 2018

Leaders have tried to control ethics by running a tight ship, closely managing workers, but that does not bring out the best in people and may lead to workers not caring about protecting the company's reputation. .

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Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

The tricky part about managing ethical culture is that every leader decision and action throughout the organization is changing the equation. By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethics has a compounding effect on culture, and our leadership choices determine whether that effect will be positive or negative.

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Leading in Context

JANUARY 1, 2014

These timely articles published in Fox Business, The CEO Magazine, the Management Excellence Blog and the LeadBig Blog, detail the mindset for ethical leadership success and the specific action steps that leaders can take to be intentional and proactive about ethical leadership.

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Leading in Context

MARCH 19, 2014

Have you ever gone to your manager to ask for help prioritizing your tasks? Usually we try to avoid it, and do it as a last resort, when we are overwhelmed. It may surprise you to know that how they answer gives us a clue about their ethics and values.

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Leading in Context

APRIL 3, 2013

By Linda Fisher Thornton I was recently invited to co-present an ASTD Public Manager Webcast “Developing Ethical Leaders and an Ethical Government Brand” with John Umana. While the Webcast which aired on March 19, 2013 was customized for government HR and Training leaders, the content is applicable across industries.

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Leading in Context

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

This updated Harvard Business review article connects trust with ROI and risk management: It is being recognized as a pivot point in business and a powerful catalyst for financial success.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

These four ways to Change the Ethics Quo (For Good) focus on MANAGING THE SYSTEM. By Linda Fisher Thortnton The first post in this series addressed ACCOUNTABILITY. The second asked you to evaluate your IMPACT.

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Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

We need to have clear expectations for what ethical leadership looks like in our organization; we need a congruent system for managing ethics that sends a consistent message; and we need a clear message about what taking responsibility for ethics really means to us.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Complexity Context Ethical Leader leadership and management leadership competence leadership skills what is ethical leadership' 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

MARCH 16, 2016

By Linda Fisher Thornton Sarah Hood included some of my advice to HR Managers about CSR in her feature article about Corporate Social Responsibility in the March/April 2016 Edition of HR Professional Magazine. In it she explores the role of the HR professional in supporting and advancing an organization's CSR efforts.

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Leading in Context

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Managing diversity without inclusion as the ultimate goal can make a big difference in the way employees experience our organization. That may not seem like a profound statement at first, but think about it for a moment. Diversity is about having different types of employees, right? It is a good thing. But it's not enough.

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MARCH 18, 2015

Ethical Leader Ethical Thinking ethical leadership skills leadership and management leadership skills learning ethics' Since there is no quick fix for failed ethics, we need to protect our ethical reputations carefully, and choose to stay on an ethical path.

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Leading in Context

JANUARY 18, 2017

Part 3 (Manage the System) The focus of this week's post is on Ways to Inspire Leaders to Lead With Positive Ethical Values. Here are the previous posts in the series if you missed them: Ready to Change the Ethics Quo (For Good)? Part 1 (Improve Accountability) Ready to Change the Ethics Quo (For Good)?

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Leading in Context

APRIL 4, 2012

This collection of blog lists provides links that will lead you to hundreds of blogs about leadership, management and ethics. Looking for Leadership Blogs? Understandably, some of the lists will overlap, since each blog list creator selects blogs based on different factors.

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Leading in Context

MARCH 27, 2024

By Linda Fisher Thornton One of the thinking traps that people fall into is putting people into categories. This may result in assigning a derogatory label to the category, and making blanket statements about how "all people" from that category are a certain way.

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Leading in Context

JANUARY 31, 2024

By Linda Fisher Thornton When we reach a certain level of accomplishment as leaders, it is easy to think we can slide into neutral. Here are 14 compelling reasons why we can never afford to cut back on investing in our own leadership development and competence:

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Leading in Context

JANUARY 10, 2024

By Linda Fisher Thornton The Top Post Series for last year on the Leading in Context Blog reflected how to navigate the nuances of ethical culture building. It featured specific areas of focus and strategies for building an ethical culture in your organization.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

By Linda Fisher Thornton This series includes 10 quotes (linked to blog posts with leadership guidance) to inspire you and help you improve your leader development as we head into the new year. Part 1 includes the first 5.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

By Linda Fisher Thornton Of the 52 weekly posts published on the Leading in Context Blog in 2023, these 10 were the most popular. See if you notice a theme that connects these new topics that readers accessed most frequently:

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Leading in Context

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

By Linda Fisher Thornton Employers using stretch goals to motivate employees to higher levels of performance need to take note of the ethical risk. If the push for higher performance doesn't come with an emphasis on ethical behavior, it may be encouraging cheating.

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Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

By Linda Fisher Thornton To understand a complex situation, you first have to WANT to see it as it really is. This means letting go of preconceived ideas of what might be true, and being open to what may unfold as you learn more. After approaching the situation with this open mindset, you need to get more information.

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Leading in Context

APRIL 27, 2022

By Linda Fisher Thornton The post Should Trust Be Freely Offered or Conditionally Earned generated lively discussions in LinkedIn Groups about extending trust when we meet someone new. It was clear from reading the discussions that trust has many different dimensions.

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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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Leading in Context

DECEMBER 21, 2022

By Linda Fisher Thornton How do we lead when we want to bring out the best in people? These 12 Gifts of Leadership are on the wish lists of employees around the world. They aren't expensive. They don't require dealing with the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, and one size fits all.

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Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

By Linda Fisher Thornton This series has explored 5 important leadership spheres of Ethical Thinking and Decision Making. This week I’m summing it up in a checklist that will help you apply all 5 to your daily choices. When you are making a key decision, run it through the checklist to be sure you have considered all 5 important dimensions.

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