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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Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

We've seen many articles about ethical consumerism, conscious capitalism and the responsible consumer. The bottom line is that consumers continue to expect much more from brands than an honest and perfectly executed transaction.

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Leading in Context

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Get settled in and take a look at (more than) 100 trends that should be on your radar in 2016: By Linda Fisher Thornton There are many changes in progress that will impact your leadership and your business this year.

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Leading in Context

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

By Linda Fisher Thornton Each year I curate a list of sites that write about trends that will change how we do business in the coming year. This year’s list includes some ongoing trends from last year and some fresh ideas and new directions. Take a look at the 60+ trends at the links below and start getting ready for what’s ahead!

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Leading in Context

MAY 9, 2018

By Linda Fisher Thornton It is a difficult time to be in PR and Communications. The stakes are high and it’s easy to miss the mark. I spoke at the Virginia Professional Communicators Conference on Saturday, as the group celebrated its 60th Anniversary. We had lively discussions about how to see ethical nuances clearly when the […].

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Leading in Context

JULY 24, 2013

Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Trends ethical ethical leadership ethical organization global leadership leading ethicallym ethics what is ethical leadership' After taking the Leading in Context website and branding back to the drawing board, this week I''m delighted to introduce the Leading in Context® Website version 2.0.

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Leading in Context

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

7 Lenses proposes a framework for learning the kind of ethical leadership that brings out the best in people and organizations. Complexity Context Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Trends business ethics complexity ethical leadership ethical leadership context leadership development what is ethical leadership'

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Leading in Context

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

By Linda Fisher Thornton This post is Part 2 of a series sharing trends for leading the way forward. Part 1 shared over 60 trends, and Part 2 includes over 60 more.

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Leading in Context

JUNE 19, 2019

By Linda Fisher Thornton HR Executives are telling me that job applicants are "interviewing their interviewers" to find out about their organizations' ethics. In this trend toward "reverse interviewing," applicants are asking about people practices, community involvement and sustainability practices. . It makes sense.

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Leading in Context

JUNE 25, 2014

By Linda Fisher Thornton What do Deloitte, Strategy & PwC, Dow Jones, The Ethics Resource Center and LRN have to say about trends in business ethics? Get ready for some good news: Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Trends 7 Lenses business ethics ethical leadership ethical trends ethics blogs proactive ethical leadership'

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Leading in Context

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Complexity Ethical Organization Trends ethics trends leading an ethical organization positive ethical leadership proactive ethical leadership the seven lenses' There''s much more to being ready for the future of leadership than just staying aligned with positive values.

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Leading in Context

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Trends business ethics business ethics blogs business ethics trends ethical leadership' As you review these reader favorites, think about how you will adapt to changing ethical leadership expectations in 2015.

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Leading in Context

APRIL 2, 2014

But that''s what many of us are focusing on in our organizations. Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Trends ethical leadership ethics training positive ethical leadership proactive ethical leadership what is ethics' Let''s face it - thinking about fraud, embezzlement and conflict of interest won''t make us better leaders.

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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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Leading in Context

MAY 28, 2014

By Linda Fisher Thornton As we strive to build ethical organizations, we must remember that our target is moving. It would be easier to develop ethical leaders and build ethical organizations if ethics were a fixed destination. As the world changes, ethical expectations change. A point on the map. A line in the sand.

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Leading in Context

APRIL 23, 2014

Complexity Context Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Ethical Thinking Trends 7 Lenses ethical leadership context ethical leadership development leadership ethics leading ethically Responsible Leadership'

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Leading in Context

JULY 23, 2014

Complexity Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Ethical Thinking Trends business ethics ethical leadership development positive ethics proactive ethics what is ethical leadership' The Forum For the Future describes it as net positive leadership - making a positive contribution to society and leaving things better than we found them.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Context Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Ethical Thinking Trends ethical leadership ethical leadership development leading ethically in a complex world leading responsibly what is ethical leadership' This week, I''m sharing an assessment to help you answer the question "How current is my message about ethics?".

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Leading in Context

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Ethical Thinking Trends 7 Lenses 7 lenses of ethical leadership complexity context ethical ethical leadership ethics' This is the positive leadership that engages employees in meaningful work and helps builds an ethical culture.

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Leading in Context

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Ethical Leader Ethical Organization context CSR ethical Leadership Principles trends what is ethical leadership what is trust' They include individual actions and organizational commitments that build trust. I hope you enjoy them!

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Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Complexity Context Ethical Organization Ethical Thinking Trends complexity developing ethical leaders ethical leadership context ethical thinking leading ethically' Here are 7 different interpretations of what is ethically good, based on the framework in 7 Lenses: Learning the Principles and Practices of Ethical Leadership (2013).

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Leading in Context

JUNE 26, 2013

Ethical Organization Trends ethical leadership ethical performance ethical performance management ethics what is ethical leadership' By Linda Fisher Thornton When we think about ethical leadership as a performance system, we get a higher level view of what it takes to develop ethical leaders.

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Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Fortunately, that level of complexity is not stopping a number of leaders and organizations from taking the lead in demonstrating what it means to take responsibility in leadership. Complexity Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Trends ethical leadership ethics leading ethically what is ethical leadership'

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JULY 16, 2014

Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Ethical Thinking Trends 7 Lenses developing ethical leaders ethical culture ethical leadership leadership and ethics leadership development' This collection provides practical advice for how to build high trust cultures and keep the ethics conversation alive.

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Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Context Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Ethical Thinking Trends ethical leadership ethical leadership development leading ethically in a complex world leading responsibly what is ethical leadership' This week, I''m sharing an assessment to help you answer the question "How current is my message about ethics?".

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Leading in Context

JANUARY 21, 2015

The topic was “The Future of Leadership,” and the live chat trended on Twitter at about 2,400 Tweets per hour. Complexity Ethical Leader Trends leading an ethical organization leading ethically in a complex world leading ethically in organizations'

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Leading in Context

JULY 1, 2020

In this article I share practical advice on protecting ethical brands and five top leadership trends I see unfolding in 2020. By Linda Fisher Thornton Connect Magazine invited me to weigh in on why ethical brand reputation is so important and how brands can build and foster stronger images.­

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Leading in Context

MAY 14, 2014

"Dumming down" an issue may make the decision easier to make, but it may also lead us to make choices without considering current information, trends or context. Complexity Context Ethical Leader Ethical Organization 7 Lenses business ethics define ethical leadership define ethics ethical culture ethical leadership'

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Leading in Context

JANUARY 11, 2023

By Linda Fisher Thornton The Top Post Series for last year on the Leading in Context Blog reflected the urgent need to move ethical thinking and decision making forward in organizations. It featured specific areas of focus and strategies for improving organizational ethics. Use these posts to identify areas you want to improve in 2023.

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JANUARY 7, 2015

Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Trends business ethics ethical leadership development ethics and complexity learning ethical leadership' .” We can easily focus too much on creating “events” for leader education and miss the much deeper preparation that leaders need.

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Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

By Linda Fisher Thornton How well is your organization navigating the ethical pitfalls of the working world? If you're finding it to be a major challenge right now, you're not alone. Why is it so hard to navigate ethical minefields now? There is currently a "toxic soup" of factors at play.

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Leading in Context

APRIL 13, 2016

By Linda Fisher Thornton A convergence of positive trends is changing leadership expectations, and today I want to explore how those trends are changing the leadership relationship.

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Leading in Context

APRIL 13, 2016

By Linda Fisher Thornton A convergence of positive trends is changing leadership expectations, and today I want to explore how those trends are changing the leadership relationship.

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Leading in Context

MARCH 24, 2021

Trust Repair Part 2 addresses another area that the Trust Across America Trust Alliance found to be lacking in many organizations - Transparency. In this series, Trust Repair Part 1 addressed the importance of Accountability and strategies for building a robust accountability system.

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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.

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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.

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Leading in Context

JUNE 6, 2012

In addition to shopping cautiously during the recession when money is tight, there's also a trend toward thinking about how each purchase impacts the global community and the planet. Customers shop globally now, and when they buy, they compare products more and more often based on ethics.

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