HR Digest

MARCH 21, 2025

But what is work ethic? And most importantly, its about understanding the meaning of work ethic and its practical examples to lead the way. What is work ethic? Work ethic can be defined as a belief in the moral value of work. Work ethic can be defined as a belief in the moral value of work.

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Chartered Management Institute

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Article: The power of promises Written by Dr Rodney Toh Tuesday 26 November 2024 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email How the ethics of keeping promises build trust and fuel business success The simple act of keeping promises has never been more important in the corporate world than today.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

MARCH 9, 2021

And yet, because they put in the time “working,” they think they have a strong work ethic. 13 Key Ingredients of a Strong Work Ethic. A work ethic is a set of essential values that strengthens your character, boosts your career, and leads to a more fulfilling life. A strong work ethic involves being: Conscientious.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Integrity means being honest and having strong moral principles by behaving in ways that reflect a high standard of personal conduct, not only in work but also in our personal lives. Setting direction well means establishing a compelling vision and ethical strategies. Leaders who do this respect others’ dignity. Do you see me? “Do

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Work ethic is a set of essential values that strengthens your character , boosts your career, and leads to a more fulfilling life. In addition, a strong work ethic is instrumental in helping an organization achieve success. Work ethic is as much an attitude as it is an activity. Do You Have a Strong Work Ethic?

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Raise your children to have strong moral principles and to be productive members of society. Career development? Moral character? Moral values foster ethical leadership, social harmony, and a commitment to doing what’s right, ensuring the well-being of present and future generations. Financial investments?

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Modern Servant Leader

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

The virtuous leader has high moral standards and leads their organization by example in this regard. This means being a leader even when nobody’s watching and valuing everyone – especially those who may not have something to offer that benefits you or your career. Virtuous Attributes of Servant Leaders.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

JUNE 21, 2022

Acting, without thinking, can destroy your career. In fact, there are countless examples of people who threw away promising careers due to reckless behavior. Here are 15 simple ways to destroy your career: How to Destroy Your Career. Exhibit a poor work ethic. You’ve spent a lifetime building a career.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

APRIL 28, 2014

It’s too easy to get caught up in the sweep of immoral decisions and ethical misconduct when you allow yourself to be distracted and pulled along by what other leaders are doing. You will be able to know that you stayed in tune with your values, your ethics, and your moral compass. This requires you to focus on the moment.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

We may think of most leaders as educated and ethically evolved, but as with any other field, there are some bad apples. The first step is to define whether the behavior is something you disagree with—something that violates your personal moral code—or something that’s truly intolerable. Ask yourself some questions: Is it illegal?

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Modern Servant Leader

AUGUST 21, 2014

In short, you won’t be confident enough to make decisions that could negatively impact your career but are best for the organization and it’s stakeholders. Call it ethics, morals or values – they must be firmly planted and unwavering. You are unwilling to listen. Give it up and find someone who does care.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

To My Readers: I’m honored to republish, with permission, “ Unleash the Power of Moral Character ” by Skip Prichard, originally featured on the Leadership Insights blog on June 11, 2024. During an interview with him, we discussed moral character and how people can lead fulfilling lives by embracing strong values.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Dana Theus of InPower Coaching writes FAQ: Career Coach Advice. Dana explains: “When I am giving career coach advice, I often find some themes in the conversation around how to handle uncertainty and non-standard career challenges. Dr. Bill Donahue writes The 5 Principles of Ethical Leadership. Productivity.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

JANUARY 14, 2025

This confidence strengthens relationships, advances your career, and leads to a more fulfilling life not to mention that you will feel good about yourself. If someone is willing to do anything to get ahead, you may wonder about their ethical boundaries. Frequent changes of mind can cause you to question their principles.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog shared Tips to Radiate Executive Presence on Video Conference Calls. In this video post, Chris shares: “ Moving forward, employees expect companies to make morally just decisions. Linda Fisher Thornton of LeadinginContext contributed Leadership: Evaluating Ethical Awareness.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 15, 2010

August 15th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus Yet another Fortune CEO has fallen due to ethics violations. Hewlett-Packard, a company that started out as an example of moral leadership with “The HP Way” in 1939, has proven itself vulnerable to an unscrupulous CEO when Mark Hurd recently resigned. Am I acting ethically in this situation?”

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 5, 2013

The Best Collection of Advice for New Leaders: Jim Taggart , from Changing Winds : “My advice to a new leader is to follow your moral compass and never stray from it, though there will be plenty of occasions where your values and principles will be put to the test. Part II – Five Wrong Reasons for Becoming a Manager?”.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

APRIL 1, 2025

Work ethic. Exceptional parents take responsibility for building a solid foundation, instilling moral values, and guiding their children to become principled, productive members of society. By educating, encouraging ethical behavior, and inspiring people to do their best, we can reduce the need for excessive rules and regulations.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Furthermore, last time I checked a CEO can always be removed for lack of performance, or moral and ethical indiscretions, so what purpose do CEO term limits serve other than to disincentivize the CEO? Why would you ever want the person in charge of corporate leadership, vision and strategy to be a lame duck right from the get go?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

People who have bad attitudes have more career turnover. If your attitude is impeding your relationships, your talent, or your health, it might be time to consider making some changes…If you have any great stories about how attitudes impact leadership and morale please share them in the comments section below. Great post.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

APRIL 17, 2018

Your decision can make or break your career. Ethical or moral codes are being compromised: This is not the time for being a sheep, following along with the rest of the pack. The world needs more leaders like you with a moral code who are willing to speak up!

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 5, 2018

Sean summarizes, “ An inspirational song can motivate your team and provide that extra boost of emotion that you might need to finish your project successfully… If you want to put together something that will boost your team morale and performance, consider using one or more of these inspirational songs to motivate your team!

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

However, the final judgment — especially in matters that affect people's lives and careers — should always rest with a human leader. Consider the broader implications of your choices, especially on team morale and individual well-being. Champion Ethical AI Use As a leader, advocate for ethical AI practices within your organization.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Recognizing achievements, big and small, not only boosts morale but also encourages continued excellence and loyalty among team members. Tailored coaching sessions address individual needs and career aspirations, which can significantly boost their competence and satisfaction. Celebrate team successes and individual milestones alike.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The moral of this story is leaders need to be honest, have a demonstrated track record of success, be excellent communicators, place an emphasis on serving those they lead, be fluid in approach, have laser focus, and a bias toward action. Visit [link] to learn more about the leadership system. Kevin Excellent summary.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

JANUARY 7, 2025

Check out Franks latest book, BECOME: Unleash the Power of Moral Character and Be Proud of the Life You Choose Do You Live Your Values? 25 Actions That SHOUT Strong Work Ethic Are You Preparing Your Kids for the Real World? What more can you ask for? Thats the value of values. Do You Do Your Best or Just Enough to Get By?

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

I credit my altered career path to The Lead Change Group’s book The Character-Based Leader. I was eager to learn from leaders who lived by strong moral and ethical character and was curious to read how so many individuals coming from unique perspectives would write a playbook of cohesive thought. Leadership Touchstones.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 7, 2013

This is my favorite because it addresses fear, a huge negative (and silent) driver that keeps leaders from speaking up against injustice, lack of ethics, morality issues and other things that damage individuals and people in our organizations. Mark Stelzner , from inflexionadvisors , picked 5 Career Lessons From The Road. "I

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Marshall Goldsmith

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Kill morale, careers, and even a company. Honest, ethical, and legal behavior is always appropriate—delegation isn’t. Delegation killed morale, careers, and the company. Delegation won’t blindly kill—instead it will appropriately breathe new life into an organization and build morale, careers and a company.'

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Our responsibility is to respect the ethic. Furthermore, the enduring anchor of an organization is found in its values and ethics, not its mission. While values and ethics remain consistent, delivery models must change with time to in order to endure. Vision never drives mission. impact the competitive arena.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Experts in the Netherlands predict that, on average, a child born today will pursue 7 professions during their working career. Next to ethical and morally proper treatment, that means ensuring you are constantly helping your team members focus on where they should be at in 3 to 5 years in the future.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

I can guarantee you’ll face a major moral/ethical dilemma situation at least once in your career. We didn’t learn it as part of some religious education but rather because there were points in it about ethics. Even if you make the right decision, you’re still at risk for bad things happening.

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Learn to game the system ethically and morally and you will get ahead – Leadership lessons from The Pez Outlaw Click To Tweet. There are tactics that help you get ahead, accelerate your career, or grow your salary. You will transition many times throughout your career. Everything has a system that can be gamed.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Failing to recognize and address blind spots is to sabotage one’s career and success in life. Ted, like all great leaders, has what I refer to as moral courage. We all have blind spots, i.e. our words and deeds are inconsistent with our espoused values. It’s the human condition. why is everyone smiling?

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HR Digest

JANUARY 4, 2025

Severance Packages: Legal and Ethical Considerations Severance packages are not legally required in most jurisdictions, but they are often used to ease the transition for affected employees and to minimize the risk of legal claims. Outplacement Services: Provide career counseling, resume workshops, and job placement assistance.

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Coaching Tip

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Chapter 25 of " When Doing It All Won''t Do: A Self-Coaching Guide for Career Women " agrees that tales of political sabotage, power plays and turf wars are part of every organization’s history. Whether we want to admit it or not, office politics can make or break a woman executive’s career advancement. Myth of Helplessness.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

AUGUST 17, 2021

Other people are career-minded ; they have big plans and are committed to achieving their dreams. But if employers primarily use money, instead of challenging and meaningful work, to incentivize a career-minded individual, their efforts may fall flat. Do You Have a Strong Work Ethic? Hard Work Is Good for Your Soul.

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