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Ethics is Actionable
Leading in Context
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Some people think about ethics as a theoretical concept that lives in procedures and regulations, but they're missing the point. Ethics is not just an esoteric concept.
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Leadership: Evaluating Ethical Awareness
Leading in Context
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical awareness may have been considered private in the past, but it has become easier to observe in a society that is always socially connected.
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Ethics is Acting Beyond Self-Interest
Leading in Context
OCTOBER 28, 2020
By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethics is fundamentally about acting beyond our own self-interests. Can we be ethical without considering others and acting in ways that benefit them?
Pluralism: 9 Elements Required For Ethical Leadership
Leading in Context
JULY 22, 2020
It's the mindset required for important ethical leadership responsibilities such as respect, inclusion, and cultural awareness. Complexity Context Ethical Leader Ethical Thinking quotes ethical leadership global ethics pluralism and leadership what is ethical leadership?
“Ethical Thinking Isn’t Automatic”
Leading in Context
AUGUST 19, 2020
"For ethical leadership to stick, the culture needs an infrastructure that consistently supports acting on stated values.Ethical cultures treat ethical thinking as something that must be cultivated, demonstrated, and practiced over time.".
Who’s Accountable For Ethical Artificial Intelligence?
Leading in Context
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
By Linda Fisher Thornton Who is accountable for ethical artificial intelligence? There are ethical implications at every step of the process. How do you build accountability into your organization's use of AI?
Leaders: Is An Insider Mindset Ethical?
Leading in Context
AUGUST 5, 2020
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Ethical Thinking Requires Dialogue
Leading in Context
OCTOBER 31, 2018
By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership requires us to understand the context and embrace the natural complexity of issues. Complexity Context Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Ethical Thinking ethical insight ethical leadership insight ethical thinking model ethical thinking tools holistic ethics integral ethics principles of ethical leadership
10 Things Ethical Leaders Believe
Leading in Context
MAY 20, 2020
To confirm what those values are that should guide our choices, this week I'm sharing my Manifesto What Ethical Leaders Believe. This Manifesto frames ethical leadership in clear language, and is shareable under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs License. It includes 10 Things Ethical Leaders Believe that transform their leadership and their organizations.
Where Ethics Should Be
Leading in Context
AUGUST 29, 2018
By Linda Fisher Thornton We need to be talking about where ethics should be… how and where it fits into real life. Too many leaders and organizations have crossed ethical boundaries and that seems to be all we’re seeing in the news headlines. Starting the Conversation When ethics is central to our decisions and actions, we are […].
Foster Your Ethical Brand Reputation
Leading in Context
JULY 1, 2020
By Linda Fisher Thornton Connect Magazine invited me to weigh in on why ethical brand reputation is so important and how brands can build and foster stronger images. In this article I share practical advice on protecting ethical brands and five top leadership trends I see unfolding in 2020. Complexity Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Ethical Thinking ethics questions quotes ethical brand reputation ethical brand value ethical leadership development ethics in leadership
The End of Ethical Compartmentalization
Leading in Context
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Someone could be buttoned up and ethical at work, but make really bad decisions elsewhere. Context Ethical Leader Ethical Thinking ethical and authentic leadership ethical leadership development ethics Leadership leadership developmentBy Linda Fisher Thornton That Was Then What people did in their spare time used to be private, allowing them to assume varying personas in their different roles.
The Voice of the (Un)Ethical Leader
Leading in Context
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Complexity Context Ethical Leader ethical communication ethical impact ethical intentions ethical leader ethical voice what is ethical leadershipBy Linda Fisher Thornton There is great variation in how leaders “use their voice” in pursuit of their work. Some use it to engage and empower others, others use it to deflect unwanted observations or to create distance that isolates them from people they don’t want to listen to.
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What is Ethics?
Leading in Context
JULY 4, 2018
We need a robust understanding of ethics - what it means, what it requires of us, and what we need to know and do to be ethical. As we learn about ethics, we need to understand it in a multidimensional way. Here is a quick tour of ways to think about ethics. Complexity Context Ethical Leader Ethical Thinking definition of ethics ethical leader ethics and complexity multidimensional ethics what is ethics
Are Ethics and Morals Different?
Leading in Context
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
With my background in Linguistics, I tend to view the divergence of ethics terms (that originally meant the same thing) as a distraction from what we need to know and do. Creating categories and subcategories of ethics may 'carve out new territory' or help us understand ethics at a deeper level, but it also puts more perceived distance between leaders and ethical choices. ethical leadership ethics and morals ethics blog what is ethical
5 Ethical Dimensions of IoT Leadership (Part 5)
Leading in Context
MAY 6, 2020
By Linda Fisher Thornton Part 1 in this series introduced 5 Ethical Dimensions of IoT Leadership and the importance of ethical foresight. Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4 explored the dimensions of Ethical Design, Legal Compliance. and Human Impact. Today's post explores a new dimension - Evolving Ecosystem.
Ethical Thinking: 3 Questions to Ask in the New Year
Leading in Context
DECEMBER 11, 2019
By Linda Fisher Thornton Each year I raise questions that help leaders stay current as ethical expectations change. They are important questions about our ethical intentions, action and impact that will help guide our ethical choices in the coming year. Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Ethical Thinking ethical leadership ethical leadership development ethics in the new year seeing ethical leadership clearly The 7 Lenses of Ethical Leadership
5 Ethical Dimensions of IoT Leadership (Part 3)
Leading in Context
APRIL 22, 2020
By Linda Fisher Thornton Part 1 in this Series on 5 Ethical Dimensions of IoT Leadership focused on the importance of Ethical Foresight. Part 2 introduced 5 Ethical Dimensions of the IoT and explored the 1st dimension - Ethical Design. Part 3 discusses Legal Compliance, the 2nd dimension.
Ethical Leadership: Beyond Insight to Action
Leading in Context
MAY 27, 2020
Ethical Leader ethical leadership development Ethical Thinking ethics & talent management ethical leadership ethical leadership thinking ethical thinking skills learning ethical leadership what is ethical leadership By Linda Fisher Thornton Have you had an insight while attending a conference? While listening to a speaker, you hear a new idea that strikes you as important, and you jot it down to follow up.
Ethics
Coaching Tip
APRIL 29, 2018
At a time when fraud, sexual harassment, and other forms of workplace misconduct are making daily headlines, ethics has become as indispensable a tool for the modern workplace as technology or finance. In TAKING ETHICS SERIOUSLY , author John Hooker, provides an intellectual framework for deciding whether an action is ethical. Hooker brings his extensive background in philosophy, logic, and management science to the rigorous analysis of ethical dilemmas.
What Drives Engagement? Is it Ethics?
Leading in Context
JULY 10, 2019
To what degree does ethics play a part? In this post I'll explore 5 ways that an organization's ethics impacts employee engagement. . Context Ethical Leader Ethical Organization 7 Lenses employee engagement ethical culture building ethical leadership ethical organization ethical principles
On Patriotism, Nationalism, Globalism and Ethics
Leading in Context
JULY 3, 2019
By Linda Fisher Thornton I teach global leadership and applied ethics and my students often have questions about the differences between patriotism, nationalism and globalism. This post will explore the differences and their ethical implications. . Context Ethical Leader Ethical Thinking ethical lenses global ethics holistic ethics integral ethics learning ethical leadership what is ethical leadership
Global Ethics: TMP Challenge 15
Leading in Context
MAY 15, 2019
As an invited reviewer, my focus is on Global Challenge 15: Global Ethics. It details the global input on the most prevalent concerns and opportunities related to global ethics. Context Ethical Leader Ethical Thinking Trends 7 Lenses ethical awareness ethical competence ethical leadership ethical thinking and leadership ethics trends global ethics
5 Ethical Dimensions of IoT Leadership (Part 6)
Leading in Context
MAY 13, 2020
By Linda Fisher Thornton Part 1 in this series on 5 Ethical Dimensions of IoT Leadership focused on the importance of Ethical Foresight. Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5 explored the dimensions of Ethical Design, Legal Compliance. Human Impact. and Evolving Ecosystem. Part 6 will conclude the series with the final dimension - Public Good.
The Complexity of Ethical Thinking and Decision Making (Part 4)
Leading in Context
AUGUST 21, 2019
By Linda Fisher Thornton Who we include in our ethical thinking, and how broadly we consider our responsibility to others are important elements of ethical leadership. Complexity Context Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Ethical Thinking 7 lenses of ethical leadership ethical decision-making ethical leadership ethical leadership blog ethical thinking leadership blog
5 Ethical Dimensions of IoT Leadership (Part 2)
Leading in Context
APRIL 15, 2020
By Linda Fisher Thornton This is Part 2 in a Series exploring 5 Ethical Dimensions of IoT Leadership in celebration of IoT Day on April 9th. Part 1 included an Introduction and the importance of Ethical Foresight. Part 2 explores the 1st Ethical Dimension of IoT Leadership: Ethical Design.
5 Ethical Dimensions of IoT Leadership (Part 1)
Leading in Context
APRIL 8, 2020
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. The Internet of Things (IoT) can enhance people’s lives in many new ways, and because of its enormous scale, it will alter our global economy and the way we do business.
Ethical Leaders Understand the Context
Leading in Context
OCTOBER 11, 2017
Complexity Context Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Ethical Thinking 7 lenses of ethical leadership business ethics blogs complexity and ethics ethical leadership behavior ethical thinking Leadership leadership contextBy Linda Fisher Thornton In a previous post, I addressed some of the risks of not taking time to THINK before making decisions.
Why Ethical Thinking Matters (Part 4)
Leading in Context
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
By Linda Fisher Thornton To celebrate 7 Lenses going into its second printing, this is the fourth post in a special series focused on Why Ethical Thinking Matters. In case you missed them, here are the previous posts in the series: Why Ethical Thinking Matters (Part 1),Why Ethical Thinking Matters (Part 2),and Why Ethical Thinking Matters (Part […].
Ethical Thinking For Challenging Times
Leading in Context
APRIL 17, 2019
Complexity Context Ethical Leader Ethical Thinking Trends "seeing ethical leadership" "ethical lenses" "managing complexity" "complexity and leadership" "what is ethics" 7 Lenses leadership The 7 Lenses of Ethical LeadershipBy Linda Fisher ThorntonAlbert Einstein said "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them."
10 Tricky Questions About Ethics and Leadership Answered
Leading in Context
JANUARY 15, 2020
This week I'm sharing answers to your burning questions about ethics and ethical leadership - What is it? Why is ethics such a contentious topic, and defined in so many different ways by different people? Use this curated collection of posts to shore up your knowledge for the new year: Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Ethical Thinking ethics questions ethical business leadership ethical thinking ethics blog ethics ethics in leadership Leadership
The Complexity of Ethical Thinking and Decision Making (Part 2)
Leading in Context
AUGUST 7, 2019
No matter how much effort it takes to understand the context (whether we like it or not) we can't expect to make an ethical decision without it. To use ethical thinking and decision-making, we must always remind ourselves that the SUBSET is not the whole. . By Linda Fisher Thornton In Part 1 of this series I looked at the importance of Deep Thinking. In Part 2, we'll be considering the Context.
Ethical Thinking is Intentional, Thoughtful and Applied
Leading in Context
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
By Linda Fisher Thornton One of the things we know about ethical decision-making is that we need to take the time to do it. Complexity Ethical Leader Ethical Thinking ethical model ethical perspectives ethical principles ethical thinking tools ethics schema holistic ethics integral ethics
The Missing Domain: Ethical Thinking
Leading in Context
AUGUST 9, 2017
Complexity Context Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Ethical Thinking Trends ethical leadership ethical thinking ethics leadership skills thinking context vertical leadership developmentBy Linda Fisher Thornton Using the commonly-taught types of thinking is very useful in life, and helps us be better professionals and business people. But there's a catch.
5 Ethical Dimensions of IoT Leadership (Part 4)
Leading in Context
APRIL 29, 2020
By Linda Fisher Thornton Part 1 in this series on 5 Ethical Dimensions of IoT Leadership focused on the importance of ethical foresight. Part 2 and Part 3 introduced two dimensions - Ethical Design and Legal Compliance. Today's post explores a new dimension - Human Impact.
Ethical Leaders Take Time To Think
Leading in Context
OCTOBER 4, 2017
By Linda Fisher Thornton What sets ethical leaders apart from other leaders? Complexity Context Ethical Leader Ethical Thinking avoiding ethical messes developing ethical leaders ethical awareness ethical context ethical thinkingThey take the time to THINK before making decisions. And that's not all they do that sets them apart.
Ethical Thinking: 5 Questions to Ask in the New Year
Leading in Context
DECEMBER 12, 2018
By Linda Fisher Thornton Each year I raise questions that help leaders stay current as ethical expectations change. Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Ethical Thinking ethical leader ethical leadership and complexity ethical questions ethics good leadership LeadershipHere are 5 new questions to tackle as we head into a New Year. .
How Is Critical Thinking Different From Ethical Thinking?
Leading in Context
MAY 8, 2019
Complexity Context Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Ethical Thinking ethical leadership ethical thinking ethical thinking model ethical thinking skills learning ethical leadershipBy Linda Fisher ThorntonEthical thinking and critical thinking are both important and it helps to understand how we need to use them together to make decisions. .
What is Ethical Thinking?
Leading in Context
NOVEMBER 11, 2015
By Linda Fisher Thornton Today I'm taking you inside the mind of the ethical leader to explore ethical thinking. Inside the Mind of an Ethical Leader “I make decisions based on values, not money pressures.” “I I need to constantly learn in order to stay ethical.”. Complexity Context Ethical Leader Ethical Thinking corporate social responsibility define ethical leadership ethical business leadership global leadership ethics what are leadership skills
22 Resources For Developing Ethical Thinking
Leading in Context
APRIL 25, 2018
With all of the ethical messes in the news recently, this seems to be the right time to help you focus on PREVENTION as applied to thinking. Complexity Context Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Ethical Thinking 7 lenses of ethical leadership complexity ethical business leadership ethical leadership context ethical leadership development ethical thinking ethics what is ethical leadership
Why Ethical Thinking Matters (Part 2)
Leading in Context
JANUARY 31, 2018
By Linda Fisher Thornton To celebrate 7 Lenses going into its second printing, this is the second post in a special series focused on Why Ethical Thinking Matters. In case you missed it, last week's post was Why Ethical Thinking Matters (Part 1). . Complexity Context Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Ethical Thinking Trends ethical leadership development ethical leadership model ethical thinking ethical thinking model ethical thinking skills
Ethical Leadership: Complexity, Context and Adaptation
Leading in Context
JUNE 27, 2018
Ethical leadership requires growth, a willingness to acknowledge complexity and an understanding of the broader context in which we lead. Use these resources to improve your ethical awareness, learn about how the leadership context is evolving and check for learning blind spots. Complexity Context Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Ethical Thinking 7 Lenses adaptation and ethics complexity and ethics ethical leadership development ethics in leadership Responsible Leadership
The Complexity of Ethical Thinking and Decision Making (Part 6)
Leading in Context
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
By Linda Fisher Thornton This series has explored 5 important spheres of Ethical Thinking and Decision Making. Complexity Context Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Ethical Thinking Trends ethical leadership ethical leadership in a global society ethical thinking and decision making leadership development leadership ethicsThis week I'm summing it up in a checklist that will help you apply all 5 to your daily choices.
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