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What Is Different About Ethical Leadership?

Leading Blog

A DHERING to an ethical code during challenging times is a standout trait in many historical and present-day leaders that we’ve come to admire. Ethical leaders embody a respect for the sanctity of each individual, regardless of culture, country, race, or religion. People follow them precisely because of the moral heroism they convey.

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Are You Making These CEO Mistakes? Learn from 7 Powerful Examples

Lead from Within

The role of a CEO is one of the most challenging and complex in the business world. While CEOs are often admired for their leadership, vision, and decision-making abilities, they are not immune to making mistakes. Successful CEOs understand that a happy and engaged workforce is essential for long-term success.

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Three Ways CEOs Can Find a Strong Moral Compass

CEO Insider

Are there useful moral lessons in the recent Supreme Court rulings allowing the First Amendment rights of a high school student who posted vulgar language on social media? Where are the ethics in Bill Cosby’s early release? The post Three Ways CEOs Can Find a Strong Moral Compass appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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Diverse Organizations Seen As More Moral

The Horizons Tracker

We increasingly want the organizations we deal with to be purpose-driven and to behave in an ethical way. The study shows that when we view such diversity in a team or an organization, we’re more likely to believe that team will act in a moral way. A diverse workforce. “Our

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To Understand Complexity, Use 7 Dimensions of Ethical Thinking

Leading Blog

T HE BOTTOM LINE is that there is no “good leadership” without ethical thinking. The thinking that powers leadership choices must be grounded in ethical values or the impact on important constituents will be overlooked. This book helps leaders “see” the ethical impact of their choices through 7 Lenses of Ethical Responsibility.

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The 7 Lenses of Ethical Leadership

Leading Blog

This post is by Linda Fisher Thornton the author of 7 Lenses: Learning the Principles and Practices of Ethical Leadership. Our understanding of "ethical leadership" has not been clear enough to guide us through today’s complex ethical choices. To one leader, leading ethically means carefully protecting the environment.

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Leading from a Strong Moral Center

Coaching Tip

In a fast-paced global society, we need a strong moral foundation. You’ve got to have an anchor already out there…if you don’t have a moral foundation, then the winds assaulting your integrity can blow you off course.” Wharton Leadership Digest, FINDING YOUR MORAL COMPASS: Reflections From General Peter Pace .

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