N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The Quintessence of Leadership: Embracing Authenticity Jaco Erasmus, a distinguished Partner Executive Search and member of the Global Board at N2Growth , emphasizes authenticity’s pivotal role in leadership. “Authenticity is not just a virtue; it’s the bedrock of transformative leadership,” Jaco asserts.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 14, 2023

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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Lead from Within

APRIL 26, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I advise my clients on various aspects of leadership, and one topic that has been gaining increasing importance in today’s rapidly evolving business is the role of ethics in artificial intelligence (AI).

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Leading in Context

MARCH 22, 2023

By Linda Fisher Thornton Leaders are in a unique position to make ethics a priority through their everyday actions, but simply modeling ethics isn’t nearly enough.

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Leading in Context

APRIL 2, 2014

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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Leading in Context

MARCH 29, 2023

By Linda Fisher Thornton I have written a lot about ethical culture building, but there is one simple concept that is a game changer that many leaders overlook. It is the importance of simultaneously managing two things well in order to shore up both sides of the system.

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Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

By Linda Fisher Thornton After I published “Prevention or Cure: Your Choice” about reducing ethical risk and creating a positive culture a reader asked for more information about the business case for prevention.

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Leading in Context

MAY 19, 2021

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leaders can't really "control" organizations, but there are specific things they can do to bring out the best in others and teams to move the organization forward. Here are five things ethical leaders can and should control to have a positive impact on the organizations they lead.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Ian Hesketh and Sir Cary Cooper : Which style of leadership behaviour is the most effective has been the challenge for most executives for many years. Ethical Leadership is proven to improve employee wellbeing and promotes extra-role effort. Ethical leadership leads to increased extra role effort. Here is why.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 2, 2021

The heliotropic effect describes the inherent tendency in all living things toward positive energy and away from negative energy. In nature, the sun is the source of positive, life-giving energy, so the heliotropic effect explains why plants and other organisms lean toward the light over time. It is renewing.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

These firms’ expertise and extensive networks help organizations identify and attract top talent for critical leadership roles. Their commitment to ethical practices is paramount, as they inspire trust and reinforce their credibility in the eyes of their stakeholders.

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Leading in Context

DECEMBER 28, 2022

By Linda Fisher Thornton The focus of this week’s post is on Ways to Inspire Leaders to Lead With Positive Ethical Values. Here are 3 ways to inspire leaders to reach for positive values – that also help you “do good” in your organization, community and world. .

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Leading in Context

JULY 23, 2014

By Linda Fisher Thornton Generating an intentional positive ethical impact is the successful ethical leadership of the future, and it''s already here. The Forum For the Future describes it as net positive leadership - making a positive contribution to society and leaving things better than we found them.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 25, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not merely a technological trend; it’s a profound transformation that promises to redefine leadership permanently. As a seasoned executive leadership coach, I’m keenly aware of the seismic shifts AI is bringing to the business world. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 29, 2019

However, very few companies educate leaders about ethics and encourage leaders to discuss ethics with their teams. Ethics are usually an afterthought, taken seriously only after an event that causes a business or team to fall apart. Ethics are the foundation for peace and progress.

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Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

By Linda Fisher ThorntonThere are many ways to define "ethical leadership" but there is increasing global interest in learning "ethical leadership" in a holistic and authentic way. It generates a positive leadership legacy and a better shared future.

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Leading in Context

DECEMBER 11, 2013

By Linda Fisher Thornton I speak and write about the future of the ethical leadership, and how leaders and organizations can prepare for it. Today, I want to share with you the picture of the future that I see, based on a powerful movement toward positive, proactive ethical leadership.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Steven Mintz: Ethical leaders create a culture in the workplace that promotes moral values and establishes an ethical tone at the top. Creating an ethical culture means setting a standard that decisions are made and actions are taken that are right, not wrong; good, not bad; and they benefit the stakeholders of the organization.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 11, 2023

The way HR teams handle ethical dilemmas can have a profound impact on talent attraction , retention, and overall organizational culture. Unveiling the Essence of Ethics in Human Resources Ethics in human resources involves upholding a set of moral principles and values at all levels of an organization.

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Leading in Context

DECEMBER 3, 2014

By Linda Fisher Thornton The graphics at the links below tell the story of the future of responsible leadership. They describe the kind of leadership that is respectful, caring and ethically aware. This is the positive leadership that engages employees in meaningful work and helps builds an ethical culture.

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Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Because we are part of a connected society, we cannot think about ethics on a small scale. Our daily choices can have a global ripple effect, and that effect can be either positive or negative depending on our choices. We need to think on a global scale, and consider the long term impact of every decision.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Building on the shoulders of such philosophical giants and the subsequent research over millennia, science has further defined, assessed, and developed the concept of character to apply findings to organizational leadership. Furlong held senior global leadership roles at TD Securities, retiring in 2012 as vice chair.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 26, 2019

However, what worked best was modelling ethical leadership throughout, providing an alternative approach that most had never experienced. Why I believe in ethical leadership—and why you should too. So it is not a static position. The post How Ethical a Change Leader Are You? Have a try at the survey.

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Leading in Context

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By Linda Fisher Thornton How do we help young people become ethical leaders? This is an important question because our long-term future depends on how well we prepare young people to make positive ethical choices and honor multiple dimensions of ethical responsibility.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

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. As work complexity increases, the ethical thinking we use to address it must advance as well.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 2, 2023

By being present and aware of your interactions with your team, you can foster a positive and productive work environment that ultimately leads to your team on reaching their full potential. Here are 12 tips to help you positively influence your team: Learn from your mistakes. No one is perfect, and that includes leaders. Trust them.

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Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethics has a compounding effect on culture, and our leadership choices determine whether that effect will be positive or negative. Being diligent about ethics in every decision brings the culture ethics dividends. Being careless about ethics brings ethics penalties.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 4, 2021

Welcome to the May 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Marcia Reynolds of Covisioning Transformational Leadership provided Stop Saying Stupid Things.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Understanding the Core Values of N2Growth Based in King of Prussia, PA, N2Growth is a global leadership consulting firm known for its cutting-edge developmental methodologies. Our leadership and coaching solutions are trailblazing and underpinned by a robust philosophy driven by a core set of values.

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Leading in Context

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

By Linda Fisher Thornton Last week I wrote about how to prepare for leadership future by staying centered in ethical values. There''s much more to being ready for the future of leadership than just staying aligned with positive values. Grounding our work in values is critically important but it''s not enough.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 3, 2024

AI holds the potential to revolutionize our work, transforming leadership roles and responsibilities. Ethical considerations and responsible leadership: As AI permeates the workplace, leaders must tackle ethical concerns that arise from its use. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

By Linda Fisher Thornton The first post in this series, "The Missing Domain: Ethical Thinking" explored WHY leaders need to fill the gap and help people develop ethical thinking. I included this guidance on ethical thinking in a previous post: Ethical thinking means we never lose sight of our positive purpose.

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Leading in Context

AUGUST 6, 2014

By Linda Fisher Thornton Don''t assume that an ethical culture will just happen in your workplace. Even if you are a good leader, ethical culture is a delicate thing, requiring intentional positive leadership and daily tending. It requires more than good leadership, more than trust building, and more than good hiring.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Character is essential to leadership because it is the foundation that builds trust with followers. In today’s society, where individualism is highly valued, it’s important to remember the importance of character in leadership. The post Why Character Is So Essential In Leadership appeared first on Lolly Daskal.

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Leading in Context

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

By Linda Fisher Thornton CEOs are in a unique position to make ethics a priority through their everyday actions, but simply modeling ethics isn''t nearly enough. Here is a starting list of 5 actions CEOs can take that move organizations toward an ethical culture.

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Leading in Context

AUGUST 13, 2014

That''s a shame, because the ethical CEO is a positive powerhouse - devoted to serving employees, customers, and communities. I thought it would be helpful to describe some of the critical functions of the ethical CEO that enable organizational success.

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Leading in Context

OCTOBER 15, 2014

By Linda Fisher Thornton To build a strong ethical culture, leaders should take a positive, preventive approach to ethics. That would include communicating clear ethical values and expectations and quickly stopping any unethical behavior. But those things are not enough by themselves.

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