Leading in Context

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Does “Politically Correct” Mean Inclusive and Respectful?

Leading in Context

Lately there has been a lot of discussion about the term "politically correct," sometimes shortened to "PC." I have noticed it is used when people refer to the pressure to be polite to all people, including those who are different from themselves. .

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Full Accountability For Ethics: The New Normal

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Recent headlines have described more severe sanctions than people have seen in the past, in response to ethics problems in sports, politics, business and beyond. Today I want to explore how those trends help explain what we are seeing in ethics cases in the news.

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Civility is an Ethical Issue

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by Linda Fisher Thornton The Merriam-Webster Learner's Dictionary defines civility as "polite, reasonable, and respectful behavior." These are the kinds of behaviors we use when we treat others with care. According to Michael Brannigan, The Pfaff Endowed Chair in Ethics and Moral Values at the College of St. Rose in Albany, NY.,

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