Leading Blog

JANUARY 29, 2020

No matter what industry or organizational structure—business, politics, nonprofit, religious, entertainment or sports—examples abound where leaders have violated their trusted role and experienced a public downfall. All leaders face adversity at some point in their careers.

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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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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

Reward talent, innovation, loyalty, attitude, creativity, work ethic, contribution, and leadership ability…not tenure. often evoke feelings of hatred at the mere mention of their name. The bottom line is this…as an employer you need to possess an extreme bias toward performance.

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Modern Servant Leader

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

There are the obvious facets, like a person who refuses to practice dirty politics and only speaks well of others. 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. But it usually goes deeper than that.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Any such argument in my opinion is rooted either in flawed business logic or politically correct rhetoric (usually one in the same). 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?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

I personally dont feel bonuses work to promote a good work ethic. salary X, if certain milestones are met on schedule and also tied work ethic and thorough performance-both field and paperwork… a person would have the ability to increase their pay by X. As for our staff, they all received an equal bonus for their efforts.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

When we view our responsibilities three-dimensionally as if through a prism that simultaneously allows us to keep focused on the MRC concepts, we will make better mission-focused decisions that are based upon how our resources must be deployed to accomplish them, and we will operate in ethical ways that resonate with our partners and employees.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 6, 2012

How can we help leaders deal with complexity and respond to it with ethical behavior? Linda Fisher Thornton , from Leading in Context offers Leading Ethically Through Complexity. No matter the arena, business, political, religious or role models in general, the operative question these days is ‘What were he/she/they thinking’.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 6, 2019

So, this post boils down into an infographic some of the benefits of career development as well as four tips to make it happen.” Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog shared Help Leaders Radiate Confidence with an Executive Presence Training. Is It Ethics? To what degree does ethics play a part?

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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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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

They will not compromise their value system and personal ethics for temporary gain. On with the exam… Section I: Character. Great leaders do the right thing regardless of circumstances, situational context or other influencing factors.

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Politics aside, there is much to admire about Justice Ginsburg—her perseverance in overcoming obstacles, her commitment to the cause of equality for women and men, and her tremendous work ethic, even while undergoing treatment for cancer in her 80s. Justice Ginsburg was also well known for taking good care of her law clerks.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Career development? 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? Dedicate time and effort to networking , skill development, and mentorship to increase income and job satisfaction. Moral character?

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 22, 2018

Fortunately, in my career, I was provided with examples of what this meant, not just from Matt, but from working with a number of strong leaders. Craig was polite to whomever gave opinions, but became riveted when he got facts. Guest post from Bruce Hartman : The CEO of Footlocker, Matt Serra, once said to me, “It’s lonely at the top.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 5, 2013

Frank Sonnenberg , from FrankSonnenbergOnline : “Trust is the cement that binds relationships, keeping spouses together, business deals intact, and political systems stable. Joel Garfinkle , from [link] : “Professionals who want more from their careers have to seize the initiative. Part II – Five Wrong Reasons for Becoming a Manager?”.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 3, 2014

I experienced too many manager making too many bad decisions based on emotions and politics and not on facts and ethics. Not only did I meet 50 wonderful professionals from all walks of life, I had an incredible instructor who helped me better understand my future career. My first insight was Tuesdays With Morrie.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 19, 2020

The workplace of today is unrecognizable compared to when baby boomers (born between 1946 – 64) started their careers. There was consistency in what they were asking for, which was a leadership style that was in sync with the times (technology, social media, ethics, respect) and catered to their needs, perspectives and strengths.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

It's not – Unless the request infringes upon our values, moral or ethical standards using no as a response is just intellectually lazy, avoidance or ego centric – imho [link] mikemyatt So Dan, tell me how you really feel All kidding aside, you and I are definitely on the same page here.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

People who have bad attitudes have more career turnover. After a further two years, during which I was looking for a new career start, I finally decided to work from home and be closer to my wife and beautiful eight year old daughter whom I had neglected a lot while running these businesses in the first place.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog shared Get Promoted at Work: Your 10-Point Plan. Marcella Bremer of Positive Culture shared Ethical Culture at Work. Check out these four ethical tests—and see how you can influence others for the better.” Today you need also to have good human skills to be successful.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

On the other hand, please note it commits you to nothing with regard to changing your lifestyle/romantic relationships/politics/personal grooming choices/childrearing policies, or any of the other topics that appear to be fair game when any family gathers to give thanks.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 7, 2010

I wasn’t getting the answers I wanted from the one person I was talking with – he kept saying “no” – so I politely ended the call. Last week I called my cell phone provider to modify the service, cancel a line, add a data line, etc.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Strong yet Others are from books, films and politics. I believe we can stand on the shoulders of the past by exploring the legacy of the women who held out a hand when the terrain was rocky, gave us courage when it looked hopeless, encouraged us to keep on keeping on no matter what. The others can get a silent salute from the heart.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

In evaluating any relationship in the value chain I’m looking for value, talent, performance, leverage, efficiency, economy of scale, work ethic, integrity, character, discipline and many other traits irrespective of your skin color, age, etc. A sense of entitlement is not a substitute for work ethic and a desire to achieve.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 8, 2011

Example 1: During the 2004 election season, I connected with a new friend through a grassroots Asian Pacific Islander political group. I connected again with him on Facebook through the online version of that same political group, and I let him know what I do for a living. Recently, his company needed a web designer.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 2, 2023

Handle the politics. Every workplace has its own set of politics, and it is up to you to navigate them effectively. Be a role model for your team by demonstrating integrity, honesty, and ethical behavior. Show your team that you value them as individuals by taking an interest in their personal lives and career goals.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 25, 2011

Here are a few ideas: If invited to a meeting, request an agenda if one is not provided When attending the meeting, help to keep it on task by politely asking, “where are we in the agenda?&# You can be a positive influence on your next meeting whether you called it or not.

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Building Personal Strength

JULY 15, 2010

“You’re about to make a career-changing decision.” in English midway through my career as an Army officer. But I considered walking away from that career to start a new one as an English professor. But I considered walking away from that career to start a new one as an English professor. Have you ever heard that warning?

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Women on Business

JANUARY 23, 2011

Recently, she’s been spotted in the company of politicians and Presidential candidates creating speculation that she may leave the corporate world for a stint in the political world. That remains to be seen, but one thing seems certain – Meg Whitman will undoubtedly be successful in any endeavor she pursues in the future.

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The Idolbuster

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

In the last post , I embedded a video in which Harvard Business Review authors Kent Lineback and Linda Hill champion the cause of using politics for good purposes. I know that politics is like kryptonite to many people, in part because politics can be so illogical, unethical, or just plain mean.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The class gap Of course, it should be said that Cornell research found that this belief in the importance of a good work ethic was shared across the political spectrum, but it’s also true that conservatives are more likely to believe that their successes are due to their own efforts and liberals to accept the role external forces played.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 4, 2019

For many of us, it’s a dirty word that we associate with painful conversations, bias, politics, resentment, and self-doubt. Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog shared Benefits of Hiring a Professional Keynote Speaker. Both are about solid ethics, dignity, and corporate citizenship.”

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

What kind of work ethic (attitude about work) do you see as most likely to produce positive results? Employees want to work for an organization that has values and viewpoints compatible with their own; an organization that cares about morals and ethics, and one in which doing what’s right is as important as the bottom line.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 15, 2019

Leaders are meant to coach, helping employees improve their skills and thus develop their careers. Office Politics. Office politics is an unavoidable power and social networking system that develops in any organization, big or small. It’s much safer to discourage leaders from inciting a political atmosphere in your workplace.

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Coaching Tip

JANUARY 21, 2018

They define it as "significant cultural, political, or social change arising from the actions or influence of young people.". For one thing, no good terms have emerged to describe the current state of political affairs. . Actually, "youthquake" dates from 1965, when it was coined by the fashion industry.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 15, 2012

When I think about excellent mentors in the business world, I think of Debbie Laskey , who has mentored many people during her career. He demonstrated an amazing work ethic, and that dedication has been part of my professional life since my first job. Debbie is passionate about mentoring. Why do you enjoy being a mentor?

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

JULY 2, 2019

For others, it means living a life of self-sacrifice, such as pursuing a career that helps others or that offers their children a better life than they had. The rest is up to them. Let Freedom Ring.

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