Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

” How to Say No at Work. Say a hard no to ethics and values violations. “Yes… And” As David Dye shares in, How to Help Your Team Say No at Work, one way to do this is by affirming the request and the value the request might represent—that’s the “yes.” That doesn’t sit right with me ethically.

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Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

By Linda Fisher Thornton In Part 1 of this series on Recognizing Ethical Issues, I addressed the gaps in our thinking that require us to develop an ethical alert system. in Part 2, I explored why some leaders who want to do the right thing still don't "do the work" to learn how to do it.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This comprehensive guide explores the multifaceted responsibilities of this executive role, the critical importance of strategic leadership, and how to effectively navigate the complexities of recruiting for this pivotal position. Companies led by ethical leaders often see increased employee satisfaction and better financial performance.

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Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

By Linda Fisher Thornton The first post in this series, "The Missing Domain: Ethical Thinking" explored WHY leaders need to fill the gap and help people develop ethical thinking. This post will begin to unravel HOW to do that. We choose to be the sum of our values, not our challenges.

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Leading in Context

MAY 15, 2019

As an invited reviewer, my focus is on Global Challenge 15: Global Ethics. It details the global input on the most prevalent concerns and opportunities related to global ethics. By Linda Fisher ThorntonI participate in a global think tank called The Milennium Project (TMP).

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Leading Blog

APRIL 8, 2024

Wisdom is the acquired ability to rise above the immediate demands and stresses of the moment; to make decisions that are grounded in transcendent values, core beliefs, and high ethical standards; and to achieve real and enduring perspective on the issues question. Those preloads need to be protected.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 14, 2018

Maintaining our social infrastructure also requires know-how, because we must develop ground rules that make our social practices sustainable. The field that provides this kind of know-how is called ethics. This means that ethics is serious business. But how does one recognize ethical competence?

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Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Ethical influencers seek your best interest. “We The line between influence and manipulation is intention. Manipulators seek their own interests. We can’t live if you’re promoted,” is baloney with a capital ‘B’.

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Leading in Context

AUGUST 26, 2020

The second explains why values transcend borders and boundaries, and the third explains that how we perceive people who are 'different' impacts our behavior and our ethics. The first addresses the risk of excluding any humans from our organizational statement of inclusion.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Ethical Leadership is proven to improve employee wellbeing and promotes extra-role effort. Further, ethical leadership can decrease emotional exhaustion and increase work engagement. Our experience is that the concept of feeling trusted in the workplace magnifies ethical leadership and can also result in further extra-role effort.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 20, 2017

The manner my dad handled a Hightower cow invasion and how Mr. Hightower handled the exact same scenario was a powerful lesson in the ethics of service. It provided guidance in how to nurture long-term relationships. Ethics is far more than morality—it is the very substance of all relationships.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

While AI can enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and drive innovation, it also brings challenges such as ethical concerns, job displacement, and data privacy issues. Establishing Ethical AI Frameworks to Mitigate Risks Developing and implementing ethical AI frameworks is crucial for mitigating risks.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 5, 2024

They keep their word, act ethically, and lead by example. Very few understand why or how to prevent it. Very few understand why or how to prevent it. When leaders are honest and consistent in their actions, their teams know they can rely on them.

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 27, 2018

Butter is the reason we eat popcorn. Broccoli is intolerable without butter. In our house we put butter on peanut butter sandwiches. Everything’s better with butter. Except watermelon.) Buttering up: Buttering up is… Continue reading →

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In an increasingly digitized world, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of business operations, revolutionizing efficiencies and capabilities across industries, However, its incorporation presents an evolving ethical landscape that leaders must navigate diligently. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Great Results Team Building

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

How to Develop Positive Team Traits with Affirmations To reinforce positive identities, shift your comments from focusing only on behaviors to highlighting character traits. You are someone who always takes initiative, and its clear that being proactive is part of your work ethic ( affirmation ).

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Leading in Context

JULY 11, 2018

A focus on "knowing" must be replaced with a focus on "how to think, problem solve and successfully navigate global complexity using ethical values.".

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Lead from Within

APRIL 26, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I advise my clients on various aspects of leadership, and one topic that has been gaining increasing importance in today’s rapidly evolving business is the role of ethics in artificial intelligence (AI). In today’s AI-driven world, ethical considerations are paramount.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 11, 2021

He chronicles them in The 10 Biggest Business Mistakes: And How to Avoid Them. Most entrepreneurs are imbued with a super-strong work ethic and boundless optimism. Lawyer, CPA, and serial entrepreneur, Patrick Burke, says he has made most of these big mistakes and has (barely) lived to tell about it. Mistake #5: The Wrong Team.

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Leading in Context

JANUARY 10, 2024

By Linda Fisher Thornton The Top Post Series for last year on the Leading in Context Blog reflected how to navigate the nuances of ethical culture building. It featured specific areas of focus and strategies for building an ethical culture in your organization.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

JANUARY 14, 2025

If someone is willing to do anything to get ahead, you may wonder about their ethical boundaries. Follow me: Facebook LinkedIn X Pinterest and Instagram The post How to Make People Doubt You appeared first on Frank Sonnenberg Online. Frequent changes of mind can cause you to question their principles. It’s FREE.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

When they delegate or assign tasks, they don’t describe the outcome – they tell you how to do every step. Have you made consistent errors or repeated the same mistake after learning how to do it correctly? Does your work ethic match the organization’s culture? How to Avoid Micromanaging Remote Employees.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The big decisions in life, what Russ Roberts calls Wild Problems — whether to marry, who to marry, what career path to follow, ethical dilemmas — “can’t be made with data, or science, or the usual rational approaches.”. But there are problems where the solution lies beyond that — something deeper — something irrational even.

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 26, 2021

It may be difficult for a freelancer or any other remote worker to show their work ethics and qualities to clients and supervisors considering the distance barrier. Several employers are skeptical about having their employees work from home since they cannot be sure how they use their time. It saddles. Click to continue reading.

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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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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 1, 2024

However, critics often dismiss these promises as mere “ethics washing.” ” To investigate the veracity of these criticisms, researchers from Stanford University conducted interviews with AI ethics professionals employed by some of the leading companies in the field.

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Leading in Context

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In this post, I will make the case for why it's important to tend the human soul, and how to do that. By Linda Fisher Thornton Since not everyone believes in the human soul, it's not typically going to appear on a list of "self care" items people tackle like exercise, sleep or diet.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 20, 2014

Newton’s First Law explains how to overcome resistance to change. brings us How to Stop Burning Emotional Energy. Change is a constant, but how we react to it is a choice. Steve Broe of My Career Intact brings us How to be a Fast Mover in Your Career Change. Here’s why—and how to do better at it.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

This foundation of integrity creates a positive and ethical workplace culture that resonates throughout the organization. Very few understand why or how to prevent it. They make decisions aligned with their values and those of their organization, fostering trust and respect within their team.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

How to Choose a Leading Executive Search Firm for You. Regarding candidates, executive search firms have an ethical and contractual obligation not to recruit from client companies. Today, leading executive search firms understand how to fill other critical executive positions, such as boardroom positions.

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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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Leading in Context

MAY 3, 2017

Some of the ways we may be tempted to think through our challenges (how to stay within budget or how to be most profitable, for example) leave ethical values out of the equation. Ethical thinking helps us make good leadership decisions. When we use intentional ethical thinking, we make decisions based on ethical values.

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Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Michael McKinney published a guest post I wrote that digs into how to understand complexity. By Linda Fisher Thornton We all need better ways to deal with difficult situations. Thinking on autopilot won't guide us through the grey areas.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 28, 2020

Maybe there is a mismatch in ethics and values, or just differing work styles. Unless you witness breaches of ethics or integrity, don’t talk with others about your boss except in the most professional terms. Very few understand why or how to prevent it. How to Succeed as A New Leader. How to Succeed as A New Leader.

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Leading Blog

MAY 23, 2024

James Autry and Peter Roy on integrity: “The choices that will create the most frustration and anxiety, as well as the greatest challenge to your ability to maintain an ethical balance, will be about relationships, not about money. Think the Unthinkable and Achieve Creative Greatness II.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Setting direction well means establishing a compelling vision and ethical strategies. Instead, people want to know that the way their organizations operate is ethical. Ethical strategies can be developed by carefully understanding business opportunities and aligning others to pursue those approaches. Do you see me? “Do

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

How to Become a Successful Business Leader. It also means leading by example when it comes to ethical decision-making and taking responsibility for your decisions. As a successful business leader, you need to know when and how to outsource tasks. This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. Photo by Hunters Race on Unsplash.

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