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Leading by Lending a Hand to Others

Harmonious Workplaces

Merging insights from leading consulting firm McKinsey, academic journals, and contemporary cultural references like Ted Lasso , this blog explores the multifaceted nature of leadership to which many, if not most, organizations may wish to aspire. International Journal of Business and Social Science, Vol. McKinsey & Company.

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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.

Ethics 48
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Embracing Selfless Love in the Workplace

Organizational Talent Consulting

Numerous studies identify failure as often tied to misalignment between the organization and its operational environment. Muel Kaptein introduced and validated the Corporate Ethical Virtues Mode l, which measures virtues at the organizational level. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 29 (7), 923-947. & Crawford, J.

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Holiday Human-Capital Culling Could Cost

Harmonious Workplaces

Enter the role of the ethical certified management consultant. Moreover, suppose your organization plans to make changes in the new year, such as a new CRM or ERP system, a new set of operational processes, or a merger. In that case, these professionals can help manage the transition smoothly, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.

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Nurturing Psychological Safety in the Workplace Through an Age-Diverse Lens

Harmonious Workplaces

Baby Boomers , raised in an era of job stability, often value extreme optimism, loyalty, strong work ethic, and respect for authority (Burton et al., She never rushed to decisions in high-stress situations, and we often had differing opinions and perspectives of what needed to be done in our people operations role. Schultz, N.

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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. Awareness: Both general awareness and self-awareness strengthen the leader's ability to understand issues involving ethics, power, and values holistically. Becchetti, L., Castriota, S., &

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Leadership: Transforming the Inner You

Organizational Talent Consulting

As a leader, whether it's how you manage the organizations operating budget, establish the agenda for a one-to-one coaching session, or make decisions about the annual strategic plan. Still, the technologies operating system or leader's inner game virtues, character, and values deserve equal attention and focus. Nogatchewsky, G., &