People-Based “Ethics”: The Mindset Behind it
Leading in Context
JUNE 22, 2011
The Trouble With Using Only People-Based "Ethics" Being concerned about people is a very important aspect of ethical leadership.
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Leading in Context
JUNE 22, 2011
The Trouble With Using Only People-Based "Ethics" Being concerned about people is a very important aspect of ethical leadership.
Deming Institute
DECEMBER 10, 2018
There is a strong correlation between quality and ethics. Leadership’s demonstration of their philosophy and practice of ethical behavior impacts the whole organization in education, government or commercial enterprises. Ethics is the standard by which Americans measure their own behavior and that of institutions.”.
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The Horizons Tracker
AUGUST 17, 2021
New research from Carnegie Mellon argues that customers have a moral right to know how algorithms that affect them operate. The research contains a moral argument that the authors believe could form a foundation of any legal definition of such a right. “It’s not just fairness that’s at stake; it’s also trust.”
Leading Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Exit definitively or renew obsessively, but never—ever—neglect your flywheel. Collins also makes it clear that a flywheel operates within a context —a framework of principles that great organizations adhere to. The flywheel principle operates at the pivot point from Disciplined Thought into Disciplined Action.
Lead Change Blog
APRIL 6, 2021
An Evolving Definition. This article explores an expanded definition that offers greater possibility – and satisfaction. Linda Fisher Thornton of LeadinginContext contributed 10 Trends Shaping the Future of Ethical Leadership. Find Dana on Twitter at @DanaTheus. Julie Winkle Giulioni shared Career Success 2.0:
The Horizons Tracker
OCTOBER 31, 2024
“A large part of what has allowed these born-digital firms to succeed is that the definitions of market boundaries, and the jurisdiction of the regulatory bodies that oversee them, are … open to discussion and contestation.” Both Uber and 23andMe later resumed operations with revised business models.
N2Growth Blog
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Next Practice: Your General Counsel must have the aptitude to not only shape those discussions but also advise the Board on important issues the discussions raise such as public policy, ethics, and risk. This is a company in which operations have dwindled and a mass exodus of talent is occurring. Is there an actual track record?
Strategy Driven
AUGUST 18, 2021
Plenty of proactive companies are shifting and adjusting their operations to incorporate sustainable practices. By definition, sustainability comprises three significant implications; environmental, social, and economic. Improved operations and lower expenses. Enhanced corporate social responsibility.
HR Digest
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
’ Kristen Ludgate: 3M’s culture of innovation definitely comes through in the experience and approach of 3Mers during their day-to-day work. As we continue to bring our culture to life in our operating model and our HR practices, we continue to use surveys, crowdsourcing, focus groups and other tools to ensure our people are heard.
N2Growth Blog
NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Next Practice: Your General Counsel must have the aptitude to not only shape those discussions but also advise the Board on important issues the discussions raise such as public policy, ethics, and risk. This is a company in which operations have dwindled and a mass exodus of talent is occurring. Is there an actual track record?
Leading with Trust
MAY 16, 2021
Operating from this mindset eliminates the fear of being disadvantaged by the other party and allows you to work toward solutions that provide mutual benefit. That’s why it’s helpful to have a common definition of trust. You treat people equitably and ethically and ensure that rules are applied fairly.
N2Growth Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2010
The reason this is such a great question is that I’ve witnessed far too many executives confuse vision and mission in terms of both definition and application. Just like an algebraic formula, business also functions according to rules governing order of operations. Our responsibility is to respect the ethic.
Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog
JANUARY 21, 2012
What was operating in the culture of the company that the senior leaders were not aware of standard practices? Even reading the definitions carefully, safety is not mentioned. Two days ago Foschi told a newspaper they were unaware of this practice. Why didn’t they know? Innovation and creativity. Financial performance. Where is safety?
Tanveer Naseer
JANUARY 22, 2013
And yet, how many of us have a clear definition or vision of what a successful version of our team/organization would look like? The number one difference between a Nobel prize winner and others is not IQ or work ethic, but that they ask bigger questions. How does this fit in with our organization’s values?
N2Growth Blog
JULY 6, 2010
Posted on July 7th, 2010 by admin in Leadership , Operations & Strategy , Rants By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth I have read some interesting articles and blog posts of late on the subject of CEO term limits, and felt this topic worthy of discussion.
HR Digest
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
It’s about creating a pathway for new hires to understand, adapt, and align with the company’s ethos, vision, and operational methodologies. These are designed to familiarize new employees with the company’s historical background, core values, ethics, and overarching culture. Ready to get started right now?
Great Leadership By Dan
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
Today, its separate and highly successful online banking and broking operation Boursorama has attracted nearly half a million customers. New CEO Antony Jenkins has set out an ethical vision for the bank, assessing performance “not just on what we deliver but on how we deliver it.” Finance should by definition be a risk-averse business.
The Practical Leader
MAY 4, 2022
The Star Wars website gives this definition, “The Force is a mysterious energy field created by life that binds the galaxy together.” Less effective managers see “their people” as coin-operated human resources (assets with skin) to be manipulated with money. Ultimately, the problem is a failure of leadership.
N2Growth Blog
NOVEMBER 29, 2010
Posted on November 29th, 2010 by admin in Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy , Talent Management By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Bonus or no bonus? I personally dont feel bonuses work to promote a good work ethic. That is the question. As for our staff, they all received an equal bonus for their efforts.
Strategy Driven
DECEMBER 4, 2015
Futurism is a continuum of thinking and reasoning skills, judicious activities, shared leadership and an accent upon ethics and quality. I offer nine of my own definitions for the process of capturing and building a shared Vision for organizations to chart their next 10+ years. Quotes on The Future. ” Yogi Berra. In is thine.
N2Growth Blog
JUNE 17, 2010
Leadership DNA aside, I recently crafted my definition of leadership. Habecker “Doing the same thing over and over, yet expecting different results, is the definition of crazy. - Unknown “Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. see “Leadership DNA“) [.] Mark Oakes Good post, Mike!
Persuasive Powerhouse
NOVEMBER 8, 2010
November 8th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus One of the definitions of the word reflection is “the bending or folding back of a part upon itself. Learning to “go with the gut provides a definite advantage for leaders in fast moving organization. In a way, when we reflect, we fold back upon ourselves.
Great Leadership By Dan
SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
of The People Equation offers this advice for an IDP: “I would recommend that leaders build in one action item that relates to learning an aspect related to the organization’s operations that is outside of the team member’s area of expertise. I share a bit of my journey in Leadership Development Made Easy.”.
Strategy Driven
JANUARY 23, 2014
In the current common sense, trust is too often viewed as a feeling or a thing, and neither of these definitions is particularly powerful. This is an operational view of trust and enables a host of actions that aren’t possible if one gets stuck in the traditional, moralistic view of trust. part 2 of 6. part 1 of 6. part 3 of 6.
Harvard Business Review
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
I’ve been a consultant for almost 20 years, advising companies on complex challenges in ethics, risk, and responsibility. Happily fading from memory is the cliché that ethics and compliance teams effectively constitute a “business prevention department.” They understand the power of reputation and relationships.
Persuasive Powerhouse
SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
What is the most ethical action we might take?” I love the quote from Howard Thurman, and it is definitely descriptive of my own passion for what I do. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services.
Strategy Driven
JUNE 18, 2015
And, the mission critical nature of credibility cannot be overstated, as it establishes a company or brand’s integrity, reliability, validity, soundness and a host of other image-including indicators of an entity’s moral and ethical code, and the standards by which it operates. Social media also presents tremendous image opportunity.
Strategy Driven
DECEMBER 7, 2012
Goal attainment leads to ethical behavior. One cannot succeed without definitions of success. Without goals, one cannot operate under self-control. Operations continue to streamline and are professional and productive. When people know and have helped set their goals, their performance improves. Running the business.
N2Growth Blog
NOVEMBER 10, 2010
A timid or passive person is by definition not action oriented. I am always so refreshed by the centrality of ethics, doing the right thing, and people as capital – in your work! link] mikemyatt While you make some valid points, I'm not sure I understand the link between timidity and passivity with being action oriented.
Strategy Driven
AUGUST 1, 2014
Ethics and standards… those are for chumps. Not engaging in planning for future operations: So what are you gonna do about it? To them, monetary volume is the ‘definition’ of success. We’re too worried about __ (some item in the news… the latest source of gossip). Interest rates are too high.
CO2
AUGUST 14, 2010
What is equally amazing is that is where much of the stuff is made too (so if their is pollution or a stretch in ethics of how something is made we might be able to turn a blind eye)! Often times where it ends up does not seem to matter that much to us, because it may be on another continent.
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.
Persuasive Powerhouse
AUGUST 16, 2011
It takes an inordinate amount of time for him to draft his plan because, as he says, “he’s just very busy” Once the plan is in semi-final form, you both meet with Linda, who feels the development plan is definitely on the right track. You begin coaching Rob. After a month, nothing much happens.
Rajesh Setty
MARCH 19, 2013
WM: No business is an island, separate and independent from the society it operates in. For example: • Charles Schwab disrupted the brokerage industry in the 1970-80s using a business model driven by Principles of high ethics, no conflicts of interest, being trustworthy, and helping everyone become financially fit.
Strategy Driven
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
Adjustments must be periodically made to target markets, definition of terms and modification of strategies. Growth, defined as increasing revenues each year (rather than improving the quality of company operations). Walking the Talk: ethics, values, quality, vision. Continuous quality improvement within your own operation.
Strategy Driven
NOVEMBER 4, 2011
Clinging to obsolete definitions and viewpoints have a way of perpetuating companies into downward spirals. Companies that adopt new viewpoints and defy their conventional definitions will create new opportunities, organizational effectiveness, marketplaces and relationships. It is to be just: Committed to customers.
N2Growth Blog
AUGUST 5, 2010
That said, buckle-up and join me for a ride as we journey into the politically incorrect mind of Mike Myatt… The institutionalization of “Politically Correct Thinking in the corporate world has done more to harm operating businesses than just about any other social and/or cultural influence in recent times. How sad is this?
Women on Business
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
In other words, this is definitely a discussion to which you want to RSVP. The choice to stay in a very black and white world of facts and figures is important for keeping the trust of all team members—and is particularly relevant when you’re operating at one remove. So how can you begin to draw out these ostensibly idea-free people?
Strategy Driven
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
See how even the most successful business operates with only 20% of its staff turning up for work, or only 20% of its IT systems functioning that day, and you’ll see just how quickly even the most titanic corporations can lose value quickly. Included in this definition, often forgotten, is the network of suppliers you use.
Strategy Driven
SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
Validate your worth to the overall company operation. Become top management’s partner in efficiency of operations. Continuous quality improvement within your own operation. Values benefiting other aspects of the company operation: Quality improved on behalf of the overall organization. Cash outlays are always risks.
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 15, 2015
Finding an all-encompassing definition of a robot is actually a difficult problem, even for world-class roboticists. For Westerners at least, our working cultural definition owes a lot to robots in stories and film, as well as real-life robots past and present. By 1973, there were 3,000 industrial robots in operation.
Strategy Driven
MAY 23, 2019
While skills can definitely be taught ( growth mindset ), exceptional team leadership requires abilities and characteristics that do not come naturally to everyone. Being transparent doesn’t mean sharing everything on the google drive or divulging everyone’s salary (though some businesses operate with more openness than others).
Miles Anthony Smith
MAY 2, 2018
Great leaders often align their leadership values with personal beliefs and ethics of their own. Unlike a business, your personal brand doesn't have hours of operation, it simply is 24/7/365. I have a documented track record of business development, operational planning, and leadership. Czar "I rescue troubled companies.
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 9, 2012
Chick-fil-A, an Atlanta-based privately held company, has long been known for operating on Christian principles and values, most notable of which is that all 1,600 of its restaurants are closed on Sundays. They also contribute to groups that advocate for a traditional definition of marriage and support ex-gay conversions.
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