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Where does conscience fit into one’s decision-making and what are one’s obligations to conscience in discerning what’s right or wrong? “Conscience,( according to Thomas Aquinas) is the act of determining that which I ought to do or not do, or that I was right or wrong in performing that action.” This issue…
With the concept of leadership under public scrutiny from politicians to CEOs and beyond, the issue of genuine leadership, i.e. what it is, and how is it developed, still eludes many. Leaders are under pressure to reexamine the “who, what, where and why” of a moral basis in order to “embrace” genuine leadership. For…
Pat Harned ,president of the ERC talked about the recent Retaliation study and said that whistleblowers ask themselves five key questions: 1. Will anybody do anything? 2. Will I be retaliated against? 3. Will it make a difference? 4. Do I feel comfortable? 5. Will I be supported? Now given all of this and how…
“Failed leadership is about the lack of commitment, empowerment and transparency.” Bill George This statement finds its basis in a lack of moral awareness on the part of the leader. For to be morally aware, you need to: 1. Commit to moral principles 2. Develop a sensitivity and the realization that there is risk involved…
So what makes up a “moral agent?” Consider these moral guidelines. 1. A moral agent is a human being who acts, is empowered to make choices and consciously makes decisions. 2. The moral agent needs to consider: • Motive This is a fundamental concept for a determination of morality. A good motive is a prerequisite…
Here’s a description of my most requested program this Fall. Let me help you add another dimension to your ethics training! Research tells us that this is the first time in American history that we have four generations in the workplace at the same time. There are, then, a number of different challenges, perspectives and…
“Values need to make sense on a gut level while reflecting what one feels in one’s heart. Once these values are identified, one needs to be able to discuss and model them in such a way that everyone can relate to them.” Harry M. Kraemer Therefore, as a values based leader consider asking yourself on…
Here are a few ideas to evaluate if your ethics code has “bad practice.”If any of these behaviors exist, it’s time to re-think and re-tool your code! Pinning the code to the notice board Failing to obtain Board commitment to the code Leaving responsibility for its effectiveness to HR or any other department Failing to…
Why? Because ethics is the spiritual glue that holds your organization together. An organization’s ethics determines its character, its health and ultimately, its success. An organization’s values—what it stands for, what your people believe—are crucial to your competitive process. Indeed, values drive the business. Ethics must be brought to center stage. You and I…
With the two political parties holding their conventions this week and next, I wonder what place on the agendas, the topics of ethics, morals or character will be referenced in regards to the economy, job creation, foreign affairs, etc.? Will we hear phrases like: moral awareness, moral responsibility, or moral obligation? Better yet, do we…
