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Do Ethics Really Make You a Better Leader in Business?

Leading Blog

However, very few companies educate leaders about ethics and encourage leaders to discuss ethics with their teams. Ethics are usually an afterthought, taken seriously only after an event that causes a business or team to fall apart. Ethics are the foundation for peace and progress.

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Are You an Energy Leader, or an Energy Drainer? Test Yourself.

Engaging Leader

In his upcoming book Die Empty, (releasing 9/26), Todd Henry explains the importance of establishing a personal “code of ethics,” which is a set of lenses that defines how you engage in your work. One of Henry’s own ethics has been “Energizing.” The post Are You an Energy Leader, or an Energy Drainer?

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Reviving Work Ethic

CEO Blog

I read a short book - Reviving Work Ethic - A Leaders Guide to Ending Entitlement and Restoring Pride in the Emerging Workforce by Eric Chester. One of my strengths and one of the things that I attribute my business success to is my high work ethic. EMJ and SYNNEX were high work ethic companies. I love the topic.

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The Biggest Reason Teams Get Stuck

Let's Grow Leaders

The trust in you may run deep, but if the team has started to question the ethics or the future of the organization, they may be distracted and lose steam. Energy & Engagement Results & Execution' They’ll be scrutinizing every behavior for signs of what to really believe. They Stop Believing in the Organization.

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Micro-Connections Enhance Energy, Enthusiasm

Michael Lee Stallard

Small actions to connect with people around you are called “Micro-Connections.&# These actions boost enthusiasm and energy in the work environment. Greenwich, Connecticut), people would think you were strange. why is everyone smiling?

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Important Ideas on Change and Transitions: A Frontline Festival

Let's Grow Leaders

brings us How to Stop Burning Emotional Energy. In this article, David shares a practical tool you can use to reduce and eliminate wasted change-related emotional energy. Linda Fisher Thornton of Leading in Context shares Ethics Isn’t Finite: It’s Evolving. As the world changes, ethical expectations change.

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6 Surprising Ways to Feel More Freedom at Work

Let's Grow Leaders

Free up your energy for something more productive. Having a clearly established values, ethics and boundaries will help you feel more in control of decisions and makes it easier to let go of minor frustrations. Establish Personal Boundaries Knowing how far you’re willing to go will take a lot of stress out of each situation.