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When Position Power and Ethics Collide

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Our responsibilities as a citizen, worker, leader, family member, and friend require us to choose ethics over loyalty. Yet, when we do, it can surprise people. Maybe that's because it is not the easiest path to take. Here's a story about a situation I faced very early in my career, when I was in my 20s.

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Why AI Demands a New Ethical Approach for Leaders

Lead from Within

In an increasingly digitized world, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of business operations, revolutionizing efficiencies and capabilities across industries, However, its incorporation presents an evolving ethical landscape that leaders must navigate diligently. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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5 Ethical Dimensions of IoT Leadership (Part 1)

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton This post is the first in a Series exploring 5 Ethical Dimensions of IoT Leadership as we approach IoT Day on April 14th. Unlike the software design projects of the past, working in the IoT takes us into completely uncharted ethical territory.

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How to Say No at Work: Powerful Phrases to Stand Your Ground

Let's Grow Leaders

Say a hard no to ethics and values violations. The most powerful way to gain the confidence to say no at work is to be crystal clear about what matters most. And, at the moment, the team is cranking hard to meet our customer’s finish line for the new product development. Other powerful phrases to say yes… and.

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5 Powerful Trends in Ethical Consumerism

Leading in Context

This week I describe 5 powerful trends that are changing the rules of business, and require a heightened ethical awareness. Ethical Organization Ethical Thinking Trends define ethical ethical ethical leadership development what is ethical consumerism what is ethical leadership'

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

Lead from Within

In this blog post, we will explore seven powerful examples of common CEO mistakes and the valuable lessons that can be learned from them. Neglecting Ethical Leadership: Failure to lead with integrity and ethics can result in reputational damage and legal troubles. Ethical leadership is not a choice but a responsibility for CEOs.

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Crafting Leadership Excellence: The N2Growth Approach to Executive Development

N2Growth Blog

Leaders have the responsibility and power to shape the course and outcome of their companies by influencing the organizational structure, culture, decision-making process, and employee performance. In the framework of N2Growth, Executive Development refers to this critical process of fostering leadership skills.

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