Leading in Context

AUGUST 2, 2023

By Linda Fisher Thornton Welcome to Part 1 in the series “Ethical Thinking and Decision Making for Leaders.” Welcome to Part 1 in the series “Ethical Thinking and Decision Making for Leaders.” Ethical decision-making is not simply a task. In each post in this series, I’ll explore one aspect of this complex, connected process.

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Leading in Context

APRIL 9, 2025

By Linda Fisher Thornton In my Applied Ethics Class, I introduce my students to the Five Whys. They happen in the context of multiple processes. This is a simple and valuable tool for getting to the root cause of problems. The reason for that is that problems tend to have multiple causes.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 21, 2014

Making ethical decisions is a key component of being an honest and trusted leader, yet many of us don’t have a defined process or rubric for handling [.] Leadership Development ethics Trust' Author information Randy Conley I am the Trust Practice Leader for The Ken Blanchard Companies.

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Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

By Linda Fisher Thornton Who is accountable for ethical artificial intelligence? There are ethical implications at every step of the process. This article includes an overview of those ethical implications and steps organizations can take to build ethics into current and future AI projects.

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Leading in Context

AUGUST 21, 2024

Conversely, when ego is not driving the thinking process, leaders can adapt to changing information and circumstances and change their minds. They see rightness as something fixed that they can control. Of course, it isn’t fixed and they can’t control it, but they may not want to be confused with the facts.

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Leading in Context

JUNE 2, 2021

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership development is the ongoing process of guiding leaders to become ethical people and ethical leaders. This is the human development that happens over time that brings leaders to the point of being able to handle what the world throws at them using ethical thinking and action.

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Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Conversely, when ego is not driving the thinking process, leaders can adapt to changing information and circumstances and change their minds. They see rightness as something fixed that they can control. Of course, it isn't fixed and they can't control it, but they may not want to be confused with the facts.

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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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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

AUGUST 14, 2019

To make ethical decisions, we must embrace it and incorporate it into our thinking process. Embracing Complexity is Part of Leadership Complexity has become a way of life. That means digging in to issues until we understand their multiple dimensions, connections and contradictions.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 10, 2019

However, I didn’t realise that it wasn’t the work that was to blame — it was my work ethic. Thankfully, through a trusted work partner, I discovered a technique known as Kanban , and it completely revived my work ethic. In the modern world, Kanban has evolved into a visual process for organising work. What is Kanban?

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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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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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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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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 in Context

MAY 11, 2022

This is especially meaningful recognition for me, since I had 'learned through' the process of completely redesigning my Applied Ethics course as an online course and changing my teaching approach during the pandemic.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

An ideal candidate seamlessly integrates a results-oriented mindset with empathy, ethical rigor, and deep respect for community voices. Developing a Comprehensive Search Process for Non-Profit Executive Positions A comprehensive executive search process begins with thorough discovery.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

This requires a thorough, strategic recruitment process, often supported by executive search firms like N2Growth , which specializes in identifying top board talent that aligns with your organization’s goals. Boards must oversee strategic direction, financial health, and ethical standards while maintaining the organization’s best interests.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

With its capability to process vast volumes of data, AI is streamlining preliminary stages of recruitment – from resume screening to behavioral assessments. The Ethical Responsibility in Executive Search Navigating Data and AI Ethically With greater power comes greater responsibility.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Executive Search Process for Nonprofit Organizations Finding the right leader for a nonprofit is a crucial milestone for any organization, as it directly impacts the future trajectory and impact of its mission. A critical part of this process is crafting an innovative, forward-thinking search strategy.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Efficiency is a focus on process, maximizing outputs while minimizing resources. 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.

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Leading in Context

APRIL 17, 2019

Yet many leaders try to unravel increasingly complex issues using the same thinking process they have always used. . By Linda Fisher ThorntonAlbert Einstein said "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them."

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Leading in Context

APRIL 11, 2018

It is a complex array of roles, relationships and processes, and yet we use one term, "leadership," to talk about it. By Linda Fisher Thornton Leadership is not a position or a task. And in using that term, we often mean different things. What Then is Leadership?

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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.). This provides a foundation of inclusion, and because this process is collaborative, there is a higher level of investment from those who feel heard and represented by the shared values.

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Leading in Context

OCTOBER 7, 2015

By Linda Fisher Thornton If you think ethical awareness is about knowledge and learning, think again. Knowledge and learning are only useful in ethics if we are open to receiving them, open to shifting our perspective, and open to changing our minds.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The engineering dean is uniquely positioned to orchestrate meaningful changes, ensuring that graduates emerge equipped with the skills, mindset, and ethical frameworks required to address todays grand challenges. Recruiting exceptional talent is only the start.

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HR Digest

APRIL 20, 2025

The link between HR data collection and privacy ethics is one that is often ignored, but the security concerns around HR tools must be addressed before we embrace the technology with open arms. HR analytics tools provide many notable benefits but the ethical considerations need to be kept in mind.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 11, 2014

The trust in you may run deep, but if the team has started to question the ethics or the future of the organization, they may be distracted and lose steam. Or perhaps the downstream processes are so screwed up, any work they do is inadvertently sabotaged by later incompetence. They Stop Believing in the Organization.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 27, 2023

Leading with an ethical compass may seem to be challenging in this time of deepening divisions and “alternative facts”, trust and authenticity grow more precious by the hour. But what people want is t ruth in their decisions, a uthenticity in their relationships, and s olid ground for making tough, ethical choices in business and life.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 4, 2014

Having a clearly established values, ethics and boundaries will help you feel more in control of decisions and makes it easier to let go of minor frustrations. Free up your energy for something more productive. Establish Personal Boundaries Knowing how far you’re willing to go will take a lot of stress out of each situation.

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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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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

How a CEO structures the organization, implements strategy, and designs business processes can either strengthen or weaken the company’s culture, defining the everyday experiences of every employee. As the ultimate role model, the CEO sets the tone for ethical standards and behavior.

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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. Innovative tools and platforms have revolutionized how executive search is conducted, enabling greater efficiency and accuracy in the search process.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

This process helps organizations align their current and future business goals, promotes employee career development, and ensures smooth leadership transitions. This is achieved through a strategic process that involves identifying, developing, and incorporating different skills, backgrounds, and perspectives into the planning cycle.

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Leading in Context

JANUARY 9, 2019

By Linda Fisher Thornton In my Applied Ethics Class last fall, I introduced my students to the Five Whys. They happen in the context of multiple processes. This is a simple and valuable tool for getting to the root cause of problems. The reason for that is that problems tend to have multiple causes.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

These qualities are essential for embedding a digital-first mentality and ensuring that digitization permeates the organization’s DNA, not just tools and processes. They encourage employees to test emerging technologies, refine processes in real time, and adopt a more flexible approach to strategic challenges.

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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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