Leading in Context

AUGUST 31, 2022

By Linda Fisher Thornton In Part 1 of this series, I explored why it is important to develop our own internal warning system to alert us when we need to think carefully about ethical issues. In this post, I'll address why some leaders who want to do the right thing have not yet developed their capacity to detect ethical issues.

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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 3, I dug into the importance of ethical awareness as the basis for ethical decision making.

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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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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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Leading in Context

MAY 30, 2018

By Linda Fisher Thornton The question for today is "Can we control ethics?" Leaders have tried to control ethics with compliance-based systems (based on rules and penalties) but that does not tend to inspire people to ethical action.

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Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

These four ways to Change the Ethics Quo (For Good) focus on MANAGING THE SYSTEM. By Linda Fisher Thortnton The first post in this series addressed ACCOUNTABILITY. The second asked you to evaluate your IMPACT.

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Leading in Context

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This week's four ways to advance ethics in your organization focus on MANAGING THE SYSTEM. By Linda Fisher Thornton The first post in this series addressed ACCOUNTABILITY. The second asked you to evaluate your IMPACT.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 14, 2018

The field that provides this kind of know-how is called ethics. This means that ethics is serious business. Ethical dilemmas are at least as hard to resolve as engineering problems, and at least as urgent, particularly in our complex and fast-moving world. But how does one recognize ethical competence?

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 10, 2019

I’ve always been a hard worker, but as any manager or leader of a business will know, when times get tough, they can directly impact your desire to get things done. However, I didn’t realise that it wasn’t the work that was to blame — it was my work ethic. The post How Kanban Revived My Work Ethic appeared first on Lead Change.

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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 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 26, 2014

We need to have clear expectations for what ethical leadership looks like in our organization; we need a congruent system for managing ethics that sends a consistent message; and we need a clear message about what taking responsibility for ethics really means to us.

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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).

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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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Leading in Context

JANUARY 18, 2017

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)? Part 2 (Improve Leader Impact) Ready to Change the Ethics Quo (For Good)?

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Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

These four ways to Change the Ethics Quo (For Good) focus on MANAGING THE SYSTEM. By Linda Fisher Thortnton The first post in this series addressed ACCOUNTABILITY. The second asked you to evaluate your IMPACT.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 30, 2025

There are eight specific actions business leaders can take to show that they value their employees , according to Andrew Leigh , author of the book, Ethical Leadership -- Creating and Sustaining an Ethical Business Culture. Then, set up systems to respond quickly and positively when people show the courage to contact you direct.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2024

Furthermore, they must also prioritize compliance and risk management in procurement operations. By upholding compliance and risk management standards, the CPO protects the organization from legal and reputational harm and fosters transparency and trust with stakeholders.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 30, 2011

If you take one thing away from today’s message it should be this: the most costly legacy system a company can maintain is poor leadership. . Don’t be the CEO who causes your management team to continually say “the boss won’t go for that one.”. The bottom line is this…leaders need to possess an extreme bias toward performance.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 30, 2013

In Andrew Leigh''s new book, Ethical Leadership , he provides these compelling and important benefits of having an ethical culture in your business/organization: Customers prefer dealing with companies who put ethics at the center of their culture.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Understanding the Concept of Governance Excellence Governance excellence refers to the strategic oversight conducted by a company’s board of directors that ensures ethical, sustainable, and profitable organizational operations. These factors form a formidable foundation for effective organizational governance when paired together.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Tom Frutchey , city manager of Paso Robles, Calif., Frutchey encourages everyone to look around the room as he reminds them that these people are the core of their support system. It’s not that we haven’t done what we said we were going to do, or we haven’t adhered to ethical and legal behaviors,” he says.

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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? That is the question.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 3, 2019

Second, most managers neither want nor expect large-scale automation. Knowing the logic and flow of a computer system is important for anyone who works alongside or oversees smart machines. Computer systems don’t possess much in the way of emotional intelligence. Being Conversant with How Machines Think. So always be learning.

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 21, 2014

In Andrew Leigh''s book, Ethical Leadership , he provides these compelling and important benefits of having an ethical culture in your business/organization: Customers prefer dealing with companies who put ethics at the center of their culture. An ethical culture helps you make your company a strong affirming place to work in.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This not only refers to our political spectrum but to all corporate leaders and managers worldwide. In recent years, however, it has become increasingly clear that many leaders have lost sight of the importance of integrity and have engaged in behavior that calls into question their character and ethical standards. Lead by example.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 12, 2024

The Role of Top Executives in Leading the Green Revolution The shift toward environmentally friendly operations cannot be handled solely by lower-level managers or specific departments. This involves embracing energy-efficient technologies, reducing waste, and ensuring ethical sourcing.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 5, 2013

For this month’s Carnival, I asked an all-star collection of leadership experts the following question: What is one piece of advice would you give to a new leader/manager? Bookmark it, share it with anyone starting out in leadership/management, and anyone considering a leadership role. You are the top of your system.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 23, 2024

Middle managers are a much-maligned presence in the workplace, with few people having much good to say about them. However, research from Wharton reminds us that this image is often unfair and that middle managers can play a crucial role in a functioning workplace. Research from the University of Eastern Finland set out to find out.

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Mike Cardus

MARCH 6, 2012

This can only come about through shared respect and reciprocal helping relationships of the team-members and management. In my exploration of work and teams I see a great tension between how people want to act, feel forced to act, know they ought to act, and the actions the work system rewards. Groundings for the Metaphysics of Morals.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Whether it’s data entry, scheduling, or email management, AI can streamline your workflow. These systems can analyze your decision-making patterns, provide alternative options, and highlight potential risks. Enhancing Risk Management: AI can assess risks more accurately and in real-time.

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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 Blog

AUGUST 25, 2023

Air Force fighter pilot and Chief of Training Systems Hasard Lee helped develop a program to boost pilots’ critical thinking skills and mental toughness to skew the odds in their favor when making these critical decisions. Execute Good execution requires the management of stress and, emotional control – and resilience in the face of failure.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 6, 2012

Art Petty presents The Cruel, Bitter And Crushing Taste of Dump Truck Feedback , from his Management Excellence Blog. Worn out by all the complex leadership development systems in your company? Managers everywhere are frustrated that their best employees aren’t moving ahead with the wonderful development suggestions they’ve been given.

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In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 6, 2013

I am not suggesting restructuring the entire brand management system. This top management ethic is essential to brand resilience. The new economy has accelerated the need for change in the branding process. There’s a smorgasbord of reasons why great brands and great companies lose their way.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

We may think of most leaders as educated and ethically evolved, but as with any other field, there are some bad apples. Does it violate your industry or employer’s code of ethics? The One Aspect Of Crisis Management That No One Talks About. The question was disturbing, but not terribly surprising. Photo Credit: iStockPhotos.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 26, 2023

And they feel the pressure to beat their competition and please their customer through a strong work ethic. For example, a manager’s bonus depends on the number of units shipped, regardless of units returned. When you launch any kind of change, whether new values or a new information system, expect challenges. Call them out.

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