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Ethics Is Serious Business

Great Leadership By Dan

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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You Can Be Legal and Still Be Wrong

Leading Blog

Ethics is about what is right. Legal requires less thought than ethics. Ethics is about you. Ethics requires that you take responsibility for outcomes. Ethics says, “I care what happens to you.” they would find they have to rely less on what is legal and as a result create better relations with all stakeholders.

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Are You A Super-Connector?

Rich Gee Group

Restauranteurs, headhunters, lobbyists, fundraisers, public relations people, politicians, and journalists are the best super-connectors because it’s their job to know EVERYONE.&# I have introduced you to each other with the highest of ethics and earnestness. Have a great day! Unported License.

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The Growing Importance of Ethics in PR

Strategy Driven

Ethics have always been important in PR, but they have officially become more important than ever. The world is changing by a significant degree, and so is the public relations industry. Nearly every single PR organization follows a code of ethics. What Is Ethics? Why Is Ethics In PR Important?

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The Death of Veneer Identities

Modern Servant Leader

Organizations masked the realities inside by plastering Public Relations material that claimed outstanding ethics, morals and interests in their people and consumers. For centuries, leaders and organizations were able to uphold such veneers to their identity: Corporate Veneers.

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Howard Schultz’s Broken Heart

Michael Lee Stallard

He didn’t immediately call Starbucks’ public relations people or lawyers. Behar was loved and respected throughout Starbucks for his heart and passion as well as his work ethic, openmindedness and judgment about the retail business. Behar immediately called Howard Schultz, Starbucks’ CEO, who was in New York City at the time.

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Make It, Don't Fake It

Leading Blog

To counteract this cultural condition, Make It, Don’t Fake It is about “ethics, passion, confidence, pride, resilience, commitment, and survival in a business context. Horn then takes us through her journey as the CEO of a public relations and marketing communications agency. It is about doing the right things the right way.