Remove Ethics Remove Operations Remove Self-aware
article thumbnail

Society Needs a Leadership Paradigm Shift

Leading Blog

However, when the traits associated with integrity — being authentic, candid, transparent, principled, and consistent — are overweighted without being counterbalanced by the under-weighted dimensions — self-awareness, vulnerability, empathy, compassion, patience, and calm, a person can end up being a bully, abrasive, dogmatic, and toxic.

article thumbnail

Three Questions We Have of All Leaders

Leading Blog

Leaders with a balanced ego are aware of their power but confident enough in themselves that they prefer to minimize its unnecessary display. Their behaviors can harm others’ dignity by hoisting their own sense of self-worth above that of others. Setting direction well means establishing a compelling vision and ethical strategies.

Ethics 365
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

5 Essential Skills for Contemporary Leaders

Great Leadership By Dan

But, doing that means operating with the right actions, not the right titles. Operating with trust. But operating with authentic trust requires more than behavioral integrity, the alignment of words and actions. It also requires performance trust, self-trust, and relationship trust. Being self-aware.

Skills 255
article thumbnail

First Look: Leadership Books for April 2023

Leading Blog

Admiral McRaven was honored to receive this honor in 2011 when he took charge of the United States Special Operations Command. When McRaven retired in 2014, he had 37 years as a Navy SEAL under his belt, leading men and women at every level of the special operations community. It can—and should—be harnessed into a force for good.

Books 375
article thumbnail

Are You Ready for Recovery?

Leading Blog

We realized that leaders could be emotionally intelligent but also manipulative and self-serving. A Transpersonal Leader operates beyond their own ego and personal drivers and balances the needs of all the organization’s stakeholders. This approach self-evidently enables a mindset that offers a long-term perspective.

McKinsey 365
article thumbnail

Care Ethics Is Vital For Social Entrepreneurs

The Horizons Tracker

The past few years have seen a growing call for businesses to be ethical in both what they do and how they do it. Research from the University shows how ethical practice can have both an immediate and long-term impact for social entrepreneurs. Both enterprises operated in areas where people lived in challenging economic circumstances.

Ethics 122
article thumbnail

October 2020 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Jon explains: “ Strengthening your self-leadership skills will make you a better team leader and empower you to face the stress and distractions of a historic crisis. Linda Fisher Thornton of LeadinginContext contributed Leadership: Evaluating Ethical Awareness. ” Follow them on Twitter at @letsgrowleaders.