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Talking About Ethics (Part 2)

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Dialogue is a powerful tool for developing ethical organizations. Workplace issues are complex and opinions vary about what ethical leadership means. This combination creates a kind of “murky uncertainty” that keeps leaders from giving us their best, most ethical performance.

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The Paradox of Power – Weakness Isn’t Virtue

Leadership Freak

Power corrupts, so does lack of power. The paradox of power is it grows when it’s shared and shrinks when it’s hoarded. Discomfort with power is contentment with weakness. Power is the ability to get something done. Embrace power responsibly. Expand power ethically. Weakness isn't virture.

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When Position Power and Ethics Collide

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Our responsibilities as a citizen, worker, leader, family member, and friend require us to choose ethics over loyalty. Yet, when we do, it can surprise people. Maybe that's because it is not the easiest path to take. Here's a story about a situation I faced very early in my career, when I was in my 20s.

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Why AI Demands a New Ethical Approach for Leaders

Lead from Within

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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5 Ethical Dimensions of IoT Leadership (Part 1)

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton This post is the first in a Series exploring 5 Ethical Dimensions of IoT Leadership as we approach IoT Day on April 14th. Unlike the software design projects of the past, working in the IoT takes us into completely uncharted ethical territory.

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Why Your Company Can’t Survive Without an AI Ethics Committee

Lead from Within

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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How to Say No at Work: Powerful Phrases to Stand Your Ground

Let's Grow Leaders

Say a hard no to ethics and values violations. The most powerful way to gain the confidence to say no at work is to be crystal clear about what matters most. Other powerful phrases to say yes… and. Say a Hard “No” to Values Clashes and Ethics Violations. That doesn’t sit right with me ethically.

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