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5 Ways CEOs Can Build an Ethical Culture

Leading in Context

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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What Is Different About Ethical Leadership?

Leading Blog

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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Critical Roles of the (Ethical) CEO

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton There have been many stories about unethical CEOs in the news, but not as many about the good ones. That''s a shame, because the ethical CEO is a positive powerhouse - devoted to serving employees, customers, and communities.

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Nonprofit CEO Search: Strategies for Finding Mission-Driven Leaders

N2Growth Blog

The executive search process goes beyond filling a role; it ensures the new CEO is aligned with the organization’s purpose and vision. They lead with integrity, ensuring ethical decision-making remains at the forefront, even in challenging situations. This ensures support for the nonprofit’s goals and sustainability.

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Ethical Leadership Development: Global Principles

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Beyond complying with laws and regulations, what should C-Suite leaders be doing about ethical leadership and responsible business practices? CEOs, CLOs, CHROs and other C-Suite leaders should be working together to ensure that every leader is doing business responsibly and ethically.

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The 7 Lenses of Ethical Leadership

Leading Blog

This post is by Linda Fisher Thornton the author of 7 Lenses: Learning the Principles and Practices of Ethical Leadership. Our understanding of "ethical leadership" has not been clear enough to guide us through today’s complex ethical choices. To one leader, leading ethically means carefully protecting the environment.

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Leading Ethically in 2014 (The Mindset and Action Steps)

Leading in Context

These timely articles published in Fox Business, The CEO Magazine, the Management Excellence Blog and the LeadBig Blog, detail the mindset for ethical leadership success and the specific action steps that leaders can take to be intentional and proactive about ethical leadership.

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