Leading in Context

MARCH 29, 2023

By Linda Fisher Thornton I have written a lot about ethical culture building, but there is one simple concept that is a game changer that many leaders overlook. It is the importance of simultaneously managing two things well in order to shore up both sides of the system.

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Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethics has a compounding effect on culture, and our leadership choices determine whether that effect will be positive or negative. Being diligent about ethics in every decision brings the culture ethics dividends. Being careless about ethics brings ethics penalties.

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Leading in Context

MARCH 8, 2023

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethics has a compounding effect on culture, and our leadership choices determine whether that effect will be positive or negative. Being diligent about ethics in every decision brings the culture ethics dividends. Being careless about ethics brings ethics penalties.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Steven Mintz: Ethical leaders create a culture in the workplace that promotes moral values and establishes an ethical tone at the top. Creating an ethical culture means setting a standard that decisions are made and actions are taken that are right, not wrong; good, not bad; and they benefit the stakeholders of the organization.

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Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

By Linda Fisher Thornton After I published “Prevention or Cure: Your Choice” about reducing ethical risk and creating a positive culture a reader asked for more information about the business case for prevention.

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Leading in Context

MARCH 22, 2023

By Linda Fisher Thornton Leaders are in a unique position to make ethics a priority through their everyday actions, but simply modeling ethics isn’t nearly enough.

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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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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 26, 2019

However, what worked best was modelling ethical leadership throughout, providing an alternative approach that most had never experienced. Why I believe in ethical leadership—and why you should too. So it is not a static position. The post How Ethical a Change Leader Are You? Have a try at the survey. I am an AngelCRO.

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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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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

Understanding the Board’s Responsibility in Promoting Sustainable Ethics & Practices Board members are crucial in guiding corporate entities toward adopting ethics and sustainable practices. To achieve lasting impact, corporations must prioritize ethical governance.

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Leading in Context

MARCH 15, 2023

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical Culture is a System of Systems Don’t assume that an ethical culture will just happen in your workplace. Even if you are a good leader, ethical culture is a delicate thing, requiring intentional positive leadership and daily tending.

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Leading in Context

DECEMBER 28, 2022

By Linda Fisher Thornton The focus of this week’s post is on Ways to Inspire Leaders to Lead With Positive Ethical Values. Here are 3 ways to inspire leaders to reach for positive values – that also help you “do good” in your organization, community and world. .

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Leading Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Lead Ethically Unethical behavior by a single employee is often easy to spot and deal with. This slow spread of unethical behavior is called ethical fading. Great leaders set and hold the bar on ethics. Managing Engineers are expected to have their hands on a keyboard most of the time.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 20, 2014

Brian Sooy of Lead Change Group offers Positive Communication Leads to a Culture of Innovation. Managing Through Career and Life Changes. Monique Valcour of the Harvard Business Review Blog Network shares If You’re Not Helping People Develop, You’re Not Management Material. As the world changes, ethical expectations change.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Today, Chief People Officers and CHROs are not only responsible for the high-value functions of talent acquisition and employee engagement, but they play a crucial role in shaping organizational culture, driving diversity and inclusion, and ethically leveraging technology for effective HR management.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 29, 2018

Guest post from Andrew Leigh: First let’s get a little clearer about what being an ethical leader means. You may not be able to “see” someone is an ethical leader. So why should an organisation bother about having an ethical leader? Do they, for example, do any better at the job than less ethical ones?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Moreover, governance excellence is synonymous with nurturing a culture of transparency, trust, and ethical behavior. Moreover, the board’s critical role extends to risk management, ensuring robust processes are in place to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, bolstering the organization’s success trajectory.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 4, 2021

Sean Glaze of Great Results Team Building shared The 3 Most Important Traits Teams Want in a New Manager. Learn 5 ways to manage your mind to better control your mouth. Marcella Bremer of Positive Culture contributed Humanocracy: upgrade your organization and culture. Find Sean on Twitter at @leadyourteam. Productivity.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

asks Dan McCarthy of About.com Management & Leadership Follow Dan. Matt McWilliams observes that leaders who are positive and encouraging have more productive (31% more productive!) John Hunter of Curious Cat Management Improvement Blog shares how Leadership is tested when results are bad. So why aren’t you?

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 22, 2014

Yet rather than being weeded out, they seem to survive and thrive in an institutional ethic that values by choosing short term greed over longer-term value and culture. The other has values and ethical standards that fit with the corporate culture; she is relational, collaborative and brings out the best in all around her.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Their commitment to ethical practices is paramount, as they inspire trust and reinforce their credibility in the eyes of their stakeholders. The financial services industry demands leaders who can strategically manage risks, drive innovation, and stay ahead of the curve.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 11, 2023

The way HR teams handle ethical dilemmas can have a profound impact on talent attraction , retention, and overall organizational culture. Unveiling the Essence of Ethics in Human Resources Ethics in human resources involves upholding a set of moral principles and values at all levels of an organization.

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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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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This executive role focuses on developing and implementing human resources strategies to manage the workforce and create a positive organizational culture. In today’s dynamic business environment, the CPO plays a pivotal role in talent management, recruitment, and retention.

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Leading in Context

JANUARY 18, 2017

Leaders need to be inspired to lead with positive values while dealing with the goals and expectations of multiple stakeholders. Here are the previous posts in the series if you missed them: Ready to Change the Ethics Quo (For Good)? Part 1 (Improve Accountability) Ready to Change the Ethics Quo (For Good)?

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 30, 2011

You see, leadership development and succession are only positive practices if they’re applied to those worthy of the investment. It is simply not possible that all 175 of these executives have been the best people for their respective positions for the last two decades. Need to reinvigorate a stale enterprise?

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

The following are 3 strategies to build inclusive teams: Align on values – focus on what we share ( common goals, work ethic, expectations, etc.). Once a team has aligned on values and created their foundation, it is important to continually manage the norms and behaviors that make up the culture.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Let’s look at how humble leaders provide positive answers to the three prime questions people have. Setting direction well means establishing a compelling vision and ethical strategies. Instead, people want to know that the way their organizations operate is ethical. Who are you? Leaders who do this respect others’ dignity.

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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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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 19, 2013

I’ve seen too many workaholics ruin their health, their relationships, and if they are a manager, they burn out their employees. Remember, that next hiring manager is probably going to want to talk to your previous bosses. Have a can-do, positive attitude. Positive and negative attitudes are extremely contagious.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 2, 2023

By being present and aware of your interactions with your team, you can foster a positive and productive work environment that ultimately leads to your team on reaching their full potential. Here are 12 tips to help you positively influence your team: Learn from your mistakes. No one is perfect, and that includes leaders. Trust them.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Marcella Bremer of Positive Culture shared Engage in Change. Linda Fisher Thornton of LeadinginContext contributed Leadership: Evaluating Ethical Awareness. Linda shares: “ Ethical awareness may have been considered private in the past, but it has become easier to observe in a society that is always socially connected.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Whether expanding into new markets, managing crises, or driving innovation , they bring insight and clarity, combining data with intuition. As the ultimate role model, the CEO sets the tone for ethical standards and behavior. Every CEO’s impact is most visible in company decision-making.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Due to their external position, they bring an objective viewpoint crucial for fostering open and honest conversations among board members. Understanding how well the board balances competing priorities, manages risk and ensures accountability in decision-making is essential to determining its effectiveness in this critical area.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JANUARY 10, 2022

As to the impact of hope, Brooks noted: “In a report in The Journal of Positive Psychology in 2013, researchers defining hope as ‘having the will and finding the way’ found that high-hope employees are 28 percent more likely to be successful at work and 44 percent more likely to enjoy good health and well-being.”. in the first weeks of 2022.

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Lead from Within

JULY 23, 2024

Based on my experience, here are the seven essential leadership skills necessary for success: Emotional Intelligence: Emotional intelligence involves understanding and managing your emotions and influencing others. Ethical Conduct: Integrity is the foundation of trust, and trust is essential for effective leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Best-in-class organizations require best-in-class leaders because nothing impacts a company’s trajectory more than the people in executive positions. Executive search firms serve companies looking to place executive, board, and C-suite positions, by identifying top-tier candidates who are well aligned to t the role.

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