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Identifying Ethically-Aware Leaders

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical awareness may have been considered private in the past, but it has become easier to observe in a society that is always socially connected.

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Foster Your Ethical Brand Reputation

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Connect Magazine invited me to weigh in on why ethical brand reputation is so important and how brands can build and foster stronger images.­ In this article I share practical advice on protecting ethical brands and five top leadership trends I see unfolding in 2020.

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Fear Disrupts Human Development (And Ethics)

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leaders create fear-free work environments, which are foundational in building and maintaining ethical culture and protecting reputation and ethical brand value.

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The Evolving Role of the Board of Directors in Sustainability and Ethics

N2Growth Blog

Understanding the Board’s Responsibility in Promoting Sustainable Ethics & Practices Board members are crucial in guiding corporate entities toward adopting ethics and sustainable practices. Hence, responsible business practices improve reputation and efficiency, ensuring long-term viability.

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Leadership: Evaluating Ethical Awareness

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical awareness may have been considered private in the past, but it has become easier to observe in a society that is always socially connected.

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How to Repair Your Reputation

Frank Sonnenberg Online

That said, your reputation can get flushed down the toilet in seconds. Sometimes reputations get tarnished by rumors, falsehoods, or misunderstandings; other times, it’s the result of folks who take shortcuts, exhibit poor judgment, or are downright deceitful. How do you repair your reputation? Good news takes the scenic route.”

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Leaders: Can You Control Ethics?

Leading in Context

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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