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Leading by Lending a Hand to Others

Harmonious Workplaces

Additionally, I began a mentee relationship with Alan Landers, from whom I learned much about organizational development and change leadership through a certification course offered by The Drucker School of Management at Claremont Graduate University. Enable Others to Act  — Build teams, develop others, and make future leaders.

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Sometimes Doing the Right Thing Involves Risk

Harmonious Workplaces

I attended a meeting led by the VP of construction for a company for which I was the VP of marketing. After all, I have been there — I owned and operated a storefront business and served as an executive for organizations of various types throughout my career. I feel a kindred connection with those who own or operate organizations.

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Being an Ethical Business in a Corrupt Environment

Harvard Business

Our research in Egypt , Zimbabwe , and India shows that organizations should view the prospect of building a strong ethical reputation in such environments as an opportunity, and consider the costs of resisting corruption as an investment in building such a reputation. Ethics Can Be a Differentiator.

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How to Navigate Machiavellianism in the Workplace

Organizational Talent Consulting

The construct they built was based on personality traits displayed in the characters of Machiavelli’s literary work The Prince. Leadership Style: Research suggests that ethical leadership is a potential remedy for the undesirable behavior of Machiavellianism. Journal of Business Ethics, 128 (1), 119-131. & Geis, F.

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International Standards for Management Consulting

Effective Managers

adherence to an enforceable Code of Ethics). More importantly, it is the first ISO service delivery standard for professional services in the world and, therefore, “marks an essential milestone in further development” of the consulting industry. Further, it is a guideline, not a compliance standard and is flexible in its application.

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What's Servant Leadership?

Organizational Talent Consulting

Businesses need leaders able to take action amid economic uncertainty and operate effectively in a digital workplace with a diverse workforce. Employees are more likely to provide constructive criticism and engage in productive conflict without fear of exclusion or retaliation. It is in this environment that employees can be creative.

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Debt Ceiling: The Astounding Lack of Leadership in Washington D.C

Rick Conlow

The debt ceiling is a statutory limit on the amount of money the United States government can borrow to fund its operations. Foster dialogue and compromise: Politicians should engage in constructive dialogue and be willing to compromise to reach a bipartisan solution. It also requires integrity, honor, ethics, and character in action.