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What Is Different About Ethical Leadership?

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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. However, engaging in ethical issues is a changing realm for leaders.

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Leading For Ethical Performance (Part 2)

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton The components of an ethical leadership performance management system are mutually reinforcing and must be closely aligned. If just one element shown on this graphic is missing, then the rest of the components will not work effectively.

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Leading For Ethical Performance (Part 1)

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Discouraging Unethical Leadership One of the most important responsibilities of the senior leadership team is to discourage unethical behavior and build an ethical culture.

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Ethics and Leadership Should Be Learned Together

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Preparing leaders for ethical leadership is a long-term process. For example, what message are we sending when we separate ethics training from other leadership training? It requires careful thought about the messages we are sending.

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Leading For Ethical Performance (Part 3)

Leading in Context

Unlike the car example, the conditions needed to avoid a problem when an employee starts to cross the line are more complex. When someone becomes aware that another employee is doing something that goes against the company’s values, what happens then? There are things leaders can do.

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Using Negative Examples to Teach Ethics? Why It’s Not Enough.

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton How many times have we tried to teach people about ethics by explaining every detail of what it doesn''t look like? We describe laws and regulations and ethics guidelines in great detail, then ask attendees if there are any questions. We can''t teach ethics by giving people negative examples.

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Self-Awareness: Gateway to Ethical Leadership

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This journey towards self-awareness is not just about looking inward but also about embracing feedback and different perspectives to provide ethical leadership. The Essence of Ethical Leadership Ethics, at its core, is the study of moral principles that guide our behavior. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”