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Are Veterans More Ethical Leaders?

LDRLB

A recently completed working paper by Efaim Benmelech of Harvard and Carola Frydman of Boston University, studied companies run by CEOs with military experience from 1980 to 2006 with the intent of examining whether military experience led to a signature leadership style. In modern times, only 8 percent of CEOS have prior military service.

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Power Dynamics and the Formation of False Memories in the Workplace

CO2

Ethical Compass : Ground the organization’s approach in principles that stand the test of time. An ethical compass can guide actions and decisions, reducing the chances of manipulative power dynamics. Source : Kassin, S. M., & Gudjonsson, G. The psychology of confessions: A review of the literature and issues.

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How To Lead Authentically In Today’s Workplace

Eric Jacobson

Leadership Principles : A set of standards used in leading others, derived from your values. Ethical Boundaries : The limits placed on your actions, based on your standards of ethical behavior. Everyone has a life story that shapes them and provides the basis for their leadership. C hallenge : Summon people’s best.

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Disconnection at the Heart of Corporate Failure

Great Leadership By Dan

Effective leadership dispels confusion, corruption and disconnection by demonstrating authenticity and building a foundation of trust. It is a leadership model that rewards new outcomes that serve all, rather than an entitlement mindset. Here's how to continue the evolution of your leadership style to become more connected: 1.

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More Policies, More Problems

LDRLB

One of the more amusing bits of information hidden within the details of the Enron collapse was that they company had a written code of ethics. With so many written ethical policies, what could go wrong? I’d argue that the same is true for organizations and ethics. Ethics: The heart of leadership (2nd ed.).

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Leaders Make Values Visible

Marshall Goldsmith

I was shown a wonderful video on Enron’s ethics and integrity. It was one of the most smoothly professional presentations on ethics and values that I have ever seen. When I conducted leadership training for J&J, one of its very top executives spent many hours with every class. Enron is a great example.

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The Glass Cliff: Opportunity or Threat for Rising Strategistas?

LDRLB

In 2004, Michelle Ryan and Alex Haslam, two professors from the University of Exeter, coined a new, more accurate term that describes a challenge that modern Strategistas face: The Glass Cliff. But of course, they’ve overcome one obstacle only to face another.

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