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Ethics Is Serious Business

Great Leadership By Dan

The field that provides this kind of know-how is called ethics. This means that ethics is serious business. Ethical dilemmas are at least as hard to resolve as engineering problems, and at least as urgent, particularly in our complex and fast-moving world. But how does one recognize ethical competence?

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First Look: Leadership Books for February 2024

Leading Blog

We've traveled far and fast from the old world of business ethics, where black-and-white concerns about bribery and fraud could be addressed via rules and processes. If you don’t know what kind of conversation you’re having, you’re unlikely to connect.

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Unlocking Corporate Social Responsibility: 10 Impactful Ways to Give Back as a Business Owner

Strategy Driven

Support Local Charities and Nonprofits Charities and nonprofits operate with donations from other companies. List down the local charities and nonprofits, and mark the ones that share the same values and business ethics as you. Map your organization’s change to find issues with ethical practices and eliminate them.

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How Biased Google Search Results Affect Hiring Decisions

The Horizons Tracker

“These findings call for a model of ethical AI that combines human psychology with computational and sociological approaches to illuminate the formation, operation, and mitigation of algorithmic bias,” they explain. Ethical AI. It’s a proposal shared by the NYU researchers.

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Holding space for possibility

Lead Change Blog

One participant, a social justice activist, asked if, in light of current events, would any of us describe ourselves as racist. Absolutely not,” said one participant. Intentions that give the benefit of the doubt even when observable actions are morally or ethically questionable. I’m completely colorblind.”. Asked the activist.

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Nonprofit vs. For-profit Executive Search: What’s the Difference?

N2Growth Blog

Nonprofit organizations typically operate on tight budgets, making it difficult to attract top talent and compete with larger, more financially robust entities. Actively participating in conferences, seminars, and workshops allows you to connect with thought leaders and experts in the field.

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Leading Through Questions: The Transformative Power of Inquiry

CO2

” Addressing gaps between talk and action promotes an ethical culture. Best Questions to Lead By The most effective leaders ask a variety of strategic questions, including: Values: “Are we as focused on ethics as profits?” ” “Is there alignment between our stated and operating values?”

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