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Got Ethics? Are You Positive?

Leading in Context

In spite of all the bad news you see in the media about ethics, we don''t build ethical cultures by focusing on the negative. Let''s face it - thinking about fraud, embezzlement and conflict of interest won''t make us better leaders. But that''s what many of us are focusing on in our organizations.

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Board Governance Excellence: The Pinnacle of Organizational Success

N2Growth Blog

Moreover, governance excellence is synonymous with nurturing a culture of transparency, trust, and ethical behavior. A proficient board is a guiding light, offering leadership and oversight to fuel the realization of organizational objectives. When these facets meld seamlessly, governance excellence catalyzes organizational success.

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We Must Hold Our Leaders To The Highest Levels Of Integrity.

Rich Gee Group

In recent years, however, it has become increasingly clear that many leaders have lost sight of the importance of integrity and have engaged in behavior that calls into question their character and ethical standards. Prioritize ethics and values. Leaders should be encouraged to prioritize their values and ethics in decision-making.

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Making Ethics Easier: The HR Guide to Compliance Success

HR Digest

Ethics and compliance are critical elements of any organization’s success. HR plays a vital role in ensuring that employees understand and follow ethical standards and comply with relevant laws and regulations. HR’s Role in Ethics and Compliance HR plays a crucial role in ethics and compliance in several ways.

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How to Be Generous in Business

Nathan Magnuson

It can seem like a conflict of interest. At the end of the day, no one should feel guilty for profits that are earned legally and ethically. One of my favorite organizations, Chick-fil-A, places a high value on organizational leadership as well as chicken sandwiches. Make Money. But can I point out the obvious?

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A Lesson from Warren Buffet about Ethical Blind Spots

Harvard Business Review

The data seem clear on David Sokol's conflict of interest in the Berkshire/Lubrizol deal. The far more interesting question from our standpoint is why Warren Buffett, known for his embrace of ethical business practices, failed to understand the unethicality of Sokol's actions when he learned of them, and intervene.

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When Your Boss Has an Angry Outburst, What Do They Do Next?

Harvard Business Review

Applying this theory to the context of leadership, we suggest that leaders’ verbal and nonverbal mistreatment of their staff (for example, making fun of subordinates, yelling or swearing at them, or otherwise behaving in a nasty or rude way) runs counter to two key components of moral concern — care and justice.

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