Category Archives: Honesty

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

Five Lessons From Lance Armstrong’s Failure

Posted on January 20, 2013 by

“I’ll spend the rest of my life trying to earn back trust and apologize to people.” Lance Armstrong made that statement to Oprah Winfrey in his public confession this week when he finally admitted to using illegal performance enhancing drugs. It’s the … Continue reading →

Posted in Apology, Deception, Forgiveness, Honesty, Integrity, Leadership, Narcissism, Repairing Trust, Trust | 47 Comments

Lance Armstrong: It’s Not About the Bike – It’s About the Truth

Posted on October 21, 2012 by

If life was like a bicycle, Lance Armstrong’s suddenly has two flat tires. On the heels of being slapped with a lifetime ban from cycling and stripped of his seven Tour de France titles by the U.S. Anti Doping Agency … Continue reading →

Posted in Apology, Forgiveness, Honesty, Integrity, Repairing Trust, Sports, Trust | 24 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