Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

By Linda Fisher Thornton How well is your organization navigating the ethical pitfalls of the working world? Why is it so hard to navigate ethical minefields now? If you're finding it to be a major challenge right now, you're not alone. There is currently a "toxic soup" of factors at play.

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Leading in Context

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

I am honored that today they published my Manifesto about ethical thinking. Is that autopilot programmed to make ethical decisions?". This Manifesto begins with an Aristotle quote "We are what we repeatedly do" and then asks us to think hard about what we repeatedly do. "Is Is our thinking on autopilot?" "Is

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Leading in Context

JUNE 12, 2024

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical values are good for business, but only if you keep up as times change. Here are a number of trends that I see that are working together to fuel the movement toward leading with positive values. Right now, expectations are high and Ibelieve that values-based leadership is gaining momentum.

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Leading in Context

JUNE 26, 2013

By Linda Fisher Thornton When we think about ethical leadership as a performance system, we get a higher level view of what it takes to develop ethical leaders. This graphic shows what an integrated ethical leadership performance management system might look like.

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Leading in Context

MARCH 10, 2021

Many global factors are driving changes in ethical leadership expectations, and in high-stakes times, how we handle ethical leadership development can make or break our success. By Linda Fisher Thornton We need to get leadership right because so much depends on it.

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Leading in Context

APRIL 8, 2020

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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Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical expectations are continually increasing, and it is not always easy for leaders to keep up with the changes. This week, I''m sharing an assessment to help you answer the question "How current is my message about ethics?".

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Leading in Context

JANUARY 8, 2014

By Linda Fisher Thornton Staying competent is an important part of today''s proactive ethical leadership. As we head into 2014, the trend reports at the links below will give you a "business leader''s preview" of what to expect in sectors that range from consumer trends, human resources, leadership and marketing to food, and technology.

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Leading in Context

JUNE 25, 2014

By Linda Fisher Thornton What do Deloitte, Strategy & PwC, Dow Jones, The Ethics Resource Center and LRN have to say about trends in business ethics? Get ready for some good news: Ethical Leader Ethical Organization Trends 7 Lenses business ethics ethical leadership ethical trends ethics blogs proactive ethical leadership'

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Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

By Linda Fisher Thornton We are expected to make ethical decisions in a rapidly changing global society, where there is increasing awareness of what "ethical" means. The question of where ethics is headed has been the focus of my research over the last four years. How do we prepare for that?

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Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

By Linda Fisher Thornton I recently blogged about trends in ethical leadership, sharing 10 forces that are fueling a movement toward higher expectations for values-based leadership. Today I want to explore how those trends help explain what we are seeing in ethics cases in the news.

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Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

By Linda Fisher Thornton In Part 1 of this series on Recognizing Ethical Issues, I addressed the gaps in our thinking that require us to develop an ethical alert system. In Part 3, I dug into the importance of ethical awareness as the basis for ethical decision making.

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Leading in Context

JUNE 26, 2024

Many global factors are driving changes in ethical leadership expectations, and in high-stakes times, how we handle ethical leadership development can make or break our success. By Linda Fisher Thornton We need to get leadership right because so much depends on it.

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Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

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. As we try to find stable footing in unstable times, ethical agility will be a factor in our success.

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Leading in Context

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

After 4 years of researching and writing, I am proud to announce that my new book, 7 Lenses: Learning the Principles and Practices of Ethical Leadership is in print! 7 Lenses proposes a framework for learning the kind of ethical leadership that brings out the best in people and organizations.

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Leading in Context

DECEMBER 3, 2014

They describe the kind of leadership that is respectful, caring and ethically aware. This is the positive leadership that engages employees in meaningful work and helps builds an ethical culture. My hope is that you will share this story with your leadership team and plan now for the future, using the questions that follow.

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Leading in Context

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

By Linda Fisher Thornton Last week I wrote about how to prepare for leadership future by staying centered in ethical values. This week I''m sharing a graphic about 5 other variables that need to be in place to build a (positive) ethical culture. Grounding our work in values is critically important but it''s not enough.

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Leading in Context

JULY 16, 2014

By Linda Fisher Thornton Today I''m sharing hand-picked resources about how to build an ethical culture. They acknowledge complexity, and are based on performance improvement and ethical principles. This collection provides practical advice for how to build high trust cultures and keep the ethics conversation alive.

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Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Here are 7 different interpretations of what is ethically good, based on the framework in 7 Lenses: Learning the Principles and Practices of Ethical Leadership (2013). Complexity Context Ethical Organization Ethical Thinking Trends complexity developing ethical leaders ethical leadership context ethical thinking leading ethically'

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Leading in Context

JUNE 19, 2024

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical values can drive positive business results, but only if leaders continually learn and apply better leadership, and stretch to grow. With the bar for expected leadership set so high, it will be a continual career-long stretch for our leaders.

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Leading in Context

DECEMBER 31, 2014

They are focused on learning proactive ethical leadership and building a high-trust culture. If I had to describe the theme of these posts it might be "learning how to keep up with changes in ethical leadership expectations."

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Leading in Context

JANUARY 23, 2013

Businesses that are proactive and that make ethical leadership a priority will benefit in many ways. Here are three of the many ways that ethical leadership helps us compete:

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Leading in Context

MARCH 20, 2013

Which levels described in this graphic represent ethical leadership? Is Following Laws Ethical Leadership?

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Leading in Context

JUNE 6, 2018

By Linda Fisher Thornton What trends will impact your leadership and your business this year? Get settled in with your favorite morning brew and review these 50+ trend reports on what to expect in 2018. Adapting to these changes will require constant shifts in direction and focus, while staying grounded in positive ethical values.

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Chartered Management Institute

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Article: Top trends for independent management consultants in 2025 Written by Ian Wylie Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Are you positioned to help clients with AI and sustainability while fending off greater competition in a remote-work market?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Rising Influence of Artificial Intelligence in Leadership Development The trends around executive coaching are evolving rapidly in 2024, thanks to the ever-increasing influence of Artificial Intelligence. Sustainability and Ethics: The Personal Shift in Leadership Paradigms Sustainability and ethics are the new buzzwords in leadership.

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Leading in Context

JUNE 11, 2014

Values-based leadership is gaining momentum, and it''s fueled by a convergence of positive trends. Here are a number of trends that I see that are working together to fuel the movement toward leading with positive values.

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Leading in Context

MAY 9, 2018

We had lively discussions about how to see ethical nuances clearly when the […]. The stakes are high and it’s easy to miss the mark. I spoke at the Virginia Professional Communicators Conference on Saturday, as the group celebrated its 60th Anniversary.

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Leading in Context

MAY 15, 2019

As an invited reviewer, my focus is on Global Challenge 15: Global Ethics. It details the global input on the most prevalent concerns and opportunities related to global ethics. By Linda Fisher ThorntonI participate in a global think tank called The Milennium Project (TMP).

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Leading in Context

MAY 6, 2020

By Linda Fisher Thornton Part 1 in this series introduced 5 Ethical Dimensions of IoT Leadership and the importance of ethical foresight. Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4 explored the dimensions of Ethical Design, Legal Compliance. and Human Impact. Today's post explores a new dimension - Evolving Ecosystem.

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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

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

By Linda Fisher Thornton To celebrate 7 Lenses going into its second printing, this is the fourth post in a special series focused on Why Ethical Thinking Matters.

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Leading in Context

APRIL 22, 2020

By Linda Fisher Thornton Part 1 in this Series on 5 Ethical Dimensions of IoT Leadership focused on the importance of Ethical Foresight. Part 2 introduced 5 Ethical Dimensions of the IoT and explored the 1st dimension - Ethical Design. Part 3 discusses Legal Compliance, the 2nd dimension.

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Leading in Context

AUGUST 2, 2017

By Linda Fisher Thornton I was originally going to used the words "ethics-infused leadership" in this post, but I realized that would treat ethics a little bit like a lime twist in a cold drink. So I chose to use "ethics-rich" leadership instead. The drink would hint of lime, but it wouldn't be FULL of lime.

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Leading in Context

JULY 1, 2020

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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Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

We've seen many articles about ethical consumerism, conscious capitalism and the responsible consumer. The bottom line is that consumers continue to expect much more from brands than an honest and perfectly executed transaction.

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Leading in Context

APRIL 23, 2014

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