Leading in Context

MAY 30, 2018

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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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. Hence, responsible business practices improve reputation and efficiency, ensuring long-term viability.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Ethical Leadership is proven to improve employee wellbeing and promotes extra-role effort. Further, ethical leadership can decrease emotional exhaustion and increase work engagement. Our experience is that the concept of feeling trusted in the workplace magnifies ethical leadership and can also result in further extra-role effort.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Furthermore, robust governance practices can foster a culture imbued with transparency, integrity, and accountability, augmenting the organization’s reputation and being a magnet for top-tier talent. Moreover, governance excellence is synonymous with nurturing a culture of transparency, trust, and ethical behavior.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

As the ultimate role model, the CEO sets the tone for ethical standards and behavior. A CEO who champions transparency, teamwork, and trust can build an environment where people feel valued and motivated, while one who fosters rivalry, secrecy, or fear can damage the company’s reputation and make it harder to attract and keep great talent.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

When leaders behave in ways that violate ethical norms and harm customers, it has a devastating effect on connection and employee engagement. Ironically, this mindset only diminishes personal wealth, power and status because unethical behavior sabotages sustainable superior performance once a business’ reputation is tarnished.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

OCTOBER 26, 2021

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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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

An ideal candidate seamlessly integrates a results-oriented mindset with empathy, ethical rigor, and deep respect for community voices. Ethical judgments, capacity for empathy, and willingness to champion inclusivity emerge more clearly when using structured instruments, psychometric profiles, and scenario-based evaluations.

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Leading in Context

MARCH 18, 2015

By Linda Fisher Thornton I have been thinking about how lightly some leaders take the subject of ethics. Some ignore ethical issues altogether or think ethical issues are unimportant compared to money concerns. It’s a risky choice to take ethics lightly. We are responsible for our choices.

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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. This can include partnering with reputable executive search firms specializing in finance, like N2Growth.

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Leading in Context

MARCH 11, 2015

What actions can we take to boost our ethical immune systems? And how could doing that help us create more ethical organizations? Building a healthy ethical culture where people take steps to protect ethics and reputation takes intentional effort.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In doing so, it saw improved service speed and personalization and a reputation for pioneering digital banking experiences. They will also play a critical part in balancing ethical considerations, championing responsible AI development, and guiding organizations through the interplay of automation and human capital.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 5, 2024

They keep their word, act ethically, and lead by example. Here are five key ways character makes all the difference in exceptional leadership: Integrity Builds Trust Leaders with strong character understand that integrity is the foundation of trust. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2024

By upholding compliance and risk management standards, the CPO protects the organization from legal and reputational harm and fosters transparency and trust with stakeholders. Organizations must navigate a complex landscape of laws, regulations, and ethical considerations in today’s interconnected business environment.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

People want to work for those who are ethical,” he explained. Companies with strong, ethical management teams enhance their ability to attract investors, customers and talented professionals,” explains Hird, adding that ethical behavior starts at the top and allows companies to create a culture that values integrity.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 27, 2019

Remember, one of your most precious assets as a leader and colleague is your reputation and good name. Leadership guru Warren Bennis has noted, “So much lip service is paid to the issue of business ethics; but how do you in fact build an organization distinguished by tangible integrity, moral vision, and transparency?

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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. These efforts result in graduates who excel in their immediate careers and stand ready to tackle emerging global challenges.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

Linda Fisher Thornton of LeadinginContext contributed It’s Tine For Ethically Adaptive Leadership. Each day brings new challenges that consume our time and require us to grow into higher levels of ethical awareness to avoid missteps and miscalculations. Neal explains: “ How does your reputation precede you?

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

I remember that the boys who were gentlemen got the best girls in the end because they were gentlemen, and didn’t have the reputation for being bastards. I have a reputation for excellence. I remember that the jocks treated the girls badly and so got more girls. And, because I can see smoke and mirrors a mile off, I don’t.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

APRIL 1, 2025

Work ethic. Reputation. Building a reputation isnt about creating a brand; its about living with honor and integrity and striving to do whats right. Your reputation is like a shadow that follows you wherever you go. No one has the right to impose their way of life on anyone else. Consequences.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Understanding the Concept of Governance Excellence Governance excellence refers to the strategic oversight conducted by a company’s board of directors that ensures ethical, sustainable, and profitable organizational operations. These factors form a formidable foundation for effective organizational governance when paired together.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Ethical business practices can be defined as a set of principles and behaviors that influence how a company conducts itself in relation to daily operations, interactions with others, and decision-making policies. The importance of ethical practices in business cannot be overstated. This is a win-win for everyone involved.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 3, 2013

It will damage your previously stellar reputation if you don’t do something soon. Make your expectations are clear, and (hard as it can be) deal swiftly with the individuals who are compromising the ethics that are expected. Your leadership reputation and that of your team depend on it. . .'

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Next Practice: Your General Counsel must have the aptitude to not only shape those discussions but also advise the Board on important issues the discussions raise such as public policy, ethics, and risk. What reputation does your General Counsel hold in the legal community? What is their reputation before Judges and with their clients?

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This holistic approach aligns with the company’s social responsibility and enhances its reputation among stakeholders, investors, and customers. Operational Refinement: Oversee operations to minimize waste, boost efficiency, and ensure ethical sourcing in the supply chain.

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Great Results Team Building

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

With Susan out sick, it helped us keep to our promised timeline and maintain our reputation ( impact ). You are someone who always takes initiative, and its clear that being proactive is part of your work ethic ( affirmation ). Thanks for jumping in to finish the proposal last week ( behavior ).

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HR Digest

AUGUST 11, 2023

The way HR teams handle ethical dilemmas can have a profound impact on talent attraction , retention, and overall organizational culture. Unveiling the Essence of Ethics in Human Resources Ethics in human resources involves upholding a set of moral principles and values at all levels of an organization.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 27, 2010

I find the more that you add warmth to every interpersonal interaction, the more you make the world a better place and enhance your reputation. Unless they are really close to you, it’s better to find more appealing surroundings. By the way, if you are really interested in being more positive, check out this book. Unported License.

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ReImagine Work

AUGUST 3, 2016

When ethical responsibility becomes part of the culture, companies see huge benefits — a stronger reputation, higher employee retention, more interest from investors, and general trustworthiness. Forbes, Aug. 3, 2016: “Culture has a significant influence on the decision-making process in any organization.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A leader with strong character will model honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior, which will inspire others to do the same. Establishing a reputable image: A leader with strong character commands respect and admiration, which in turn attracts opportunities to their business.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 25, 2012

When we look at companies that have faced scandals such as recalls, ethical violations, or crimes, the problem often comes down to employees whose surprisingly positive behavior was distorted by a toxic culture and clueless leaders. Excessive optimism. When a person is sick, optimism can buoy his spirits and help healing.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

In recent years, however, it has become increasingly clear that many leaders have lost sight of the importance of integrity and have engaged in behavior that calls into question their character and ethical standards. Prioritize ethics and values. Leaders should be encouraged to prioritize their values and ethics in decision-making.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Linda Fisher Thornton of LeadinginContext contributed Leadership: Evaluating Ethical Awareness. Linda shares: “ 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. Find Linda on Twitter at @leadingincontxt.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

Reward talent, innovation, loyalty, attitude, creativity, work ethic, contribution, and leadership ability…not tenure. often evoke feelings of hatred at the mere mention of their name. The bottom line is this…as an employer you need to possess an extreme bias toward performance.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

I personally dont feel bonuses work to promote a good work ethic. salary X, if certain milestones are met on schedule and also tied work ethic and thorough performance-both field and paperwork… a person would have the ability to increase their pay by X. As for our staff, they all received an equal bonus for their efforts.

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Chart Your Course

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

” He said, “I know our generation has a negative reputation, but we have been brought up to get rewarded when we are asked to do something.” The post Trophy Generation Damaging Nation’s Work Ethic appeared first on Leadership Speaker and DISC Training. Our generation is about instant gratification. What is your opinion?

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Steve Farber

JANUARY 24, 2012

My good friend and work-ethic expert, Eric Chester , (author of the fantastic Reviving Work Ethic: A Leader’s Guide to Ending Entitlement and Restoring Pride in the Emerging Workforce ) recently shared with me his perspective on the relationship between passion and work. Please read his words and comment away!

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