Category Archives: Ethics

Three Questions That Could Save Your Career

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

The question is not if you will ever face an ethical dilemma, the question is when. Ethical dilemmas come in all shapes and sizes and you will inevitably be faced with a situation where you find yourself at a crossroads. Do … Continue reading →

Posted in Decision-Making, Ethics, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity, Leadership, Responsibility, Values | 6 Comments

Got Ethics? The Five P’s of Ethical Power

Posted on March 3, 2013 by

There is but one place where people without any problems reside—the cemetery. The only people without problems are dead, otherwise, for people like me and you…we’ve got problems! The question is, do we have ethics? Do we have the moral principles or values in place … Continue reading →

Posted in Deception, Decision-Making, Ethics, Honesty, Integrity, Leadership, Power, Purpose, Responsibility, Values | 14 Comments

Navy SEALs, Fame and the Lure of Narcissism – A Cautionary Tale for Leaders

Posted on September 9, 2012 by

The publication this week of No Easy Day, a book written by former Navy SEAL Matt Bissonnette (using the pseudonym Mark Owen) detailing his involvement in the killing of Osama bin Laden, offers a cautionary tale for leaders everywhere. How do … Continue reading →

Posted in Authenticity, Culture, Ego, Ethics, Greed, Honesty, Integrity, Leadership, Narcissism, Values | 4 Comments

Managing the Malcontent – Four Leadership Tips

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

Malcontent Part of speech:  adjective Definition:  dissatisfied Synonyms:  belly aching, complaining, discontented, disgruntled, unhappy, unsatisfied Managing a chronically malcontent staff member can be an exhausting experience for a leader. No matter what you do to address the situation, there always … Continue reading →

Posted in Ethics, Fairness, Integrity, Morale, Personality | 6 Comments

If It’s Broken, Do You Fix It or Throw It Away?

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

When you have something that’s broken, do you fix it or throw it away? Many of the products we buy today, especially electronics, have become disposable commodities that are more cost-effective to replace than repair. Unfortunately, this same attitude has … Continue reading →

Posted in Ethics, Forgiveness, Integrity, Leadership, Relationships, Repairing Trust, Values | 8 Comments