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The Leader As Moral Agent: Praise, Blame, And The Artificial Person, Joseph Hester, Don Killian
The Leader As Moral Agent: Praise, Blame, And The Artificial Person, Joseph Hester, Don Killian
The Journal of Values-Based Leadership
The leader as the moral agent can be both a singular and a collective entity. Regardless, that individual or group of individuals must establish and live by a moral paradigm where self-respect and respect for co-workers is paramount. In essence, the moral agent must "lead by example." And it is not simply sufficient to choose the correct pathway but to care about choosing the correct pathway, stripping the decision-making process of disingenuous or superficial motives and injecting heart, concern, and passion for doing what is right.
Leadership: The Tabletop Concept, Travis M. Hagelberg
Leadership: The Tabletop Concept, Travis M. Hagelberg
The Journal of Values-Based Leadership
Applying the analogy of the four supporting pillars of support for a table — and thus, in similar fashion with a true and lasting, moral leader — Hagelberg discusses how four leadership principles in particular – integrity, competence, emotional intelligence, and vision – are the four essential traits of successful and lasting leadership.
A Tale Of Two Cultures: Why Culture Trumps Core Values In Building Ethical Organizations, David Burkus
A Tale Of Two Cultures: Why Culture Trumps Core Values In Building Ethical Organizations, David Burkus
The Journal of Values-Based Leadership
As research demonstrates that organizational culture is a primary influence of employee behavior and that leaders shape this behavior, this author explores the influence of the effects of organizational culture on ethical behavior by considering two separate, and very different, corporate case studies: Enron and Zappos.
Oliver Winery And The Recipe For Values-Based Leadership: People, Product And Place, Allyson Baughman, Alexandra Schroeder, Dean Schroeder
Oliver Winery And The Recipe For Values-Based Leadership: People, Product And Place, Allyson Baughman, Alexandra Schroeder, Dean Schroeder
The Journal of Values-Based Leadership
These three authors have collaborated to provide a comprehensive examination of a small winery business and the revelation of the necessary variables for success — financially, ethically, and environmentally. A case study of this business is presented from its inception to its current status as a small, yet growing and well regarded business. It‘s secret for success? Take care of your customers and employees, make the highest quality product, and take pride and conserve the natural resources which support the business.
Holistic Leadership: A Model For Leader-Member Engagement And Development, K. Candis Best
Holistic Leadership: A Model For Leader-Member Engagement And Development, K. Candis Best
The Journal of Values-Based Leadership
Dr. Candis Best explores the theory of "holistic leadership" and further provides the model and framework for it to be empirically tested. At present, Best opines that holistic leadership produces leadership which supports the development of self-leadership capacity while preparing participating members for the exercise of increasing levels of self-determination and participatory decision-making.
Ibm: Building A Smarter Planet (Interview With Sandy Dochan And Jeff Tieszen), Elizabeth Gingerich
Ibm: Building A Smarter Planet (Interview With Sandy Dochan And Jeff Tieszen), Elizabeth Gingerich
The Journal of Values-Based Leadership
A candid discussion is presented with two IBM corporate managers regarding IBM‘s history and current involvement in sustainable global development. This frank interview travels from the roots of the organization through the changing leadership of today, explores dilemmas experienced and lessons learned, and identifies the challenges and successes of one of the largest multi-national corporate entities in the world marketplace.
"Smart" Change In Strategy: Ibm‘S Response To Challenging Times, Elizabeth Gingerich
"Smart" Change In Strategy: Ibm‘S Response To Challenging Times, Elizabeth Gingerich
The Journal of Values-Based Leadership
International Business Machines, or IBM, has been an indisputable force in the communications industry, leading the world into the modern, global technological age. Currently, IBM has revamped its business paradigm, allocating the majority of its resources to consulting work and data analyses rather than manufacturing as it had done so in the past — for the primary objectives of optimizing existing assets, resolving problems of burgeoning cities and beleaguered governments, and enhancing peoples‘ lives in a sustainable way.
Gurus On Leadership: A Book Review, M. S. Rao
Gurus On Leadership: A Book Review, M. S. Rao
The Journal of Values-Based Leadership
Author Mark A. Thomas examines in his best seller Gurus on Leadership the many styles and contributions associated with noted leaders and experts on leadership throughout history. Rao’s review points out the salient features of each style and reasserts the author’s desire for the principled leader to choose the best characteristics and managerial traits offered from this vast repertoire of experiences and philosophies.
The Moral Foundations Of Ethical Leadership, Joseph Hester, Don R. Killian
The Moral Foundations Of Ethical Leadership, Joseph Hester, Don R. Killian
The Journal of Values-Based Leadership
Hester and Killian stress that principled leadership does not necessarily require discarding past practices; rather, they emphasize the importance of using what is good about the past, eliminating self-interest, and injecting passion into contemporary, valuesbased leadership. Passion, as used by the authors in this sense, refers to neither rage nor anger; rather, it is an excitement and enthusiasm that comes from leading with vision, integrity, and respect for others. Subsequently, when such passion is coupled with moral purpose, the idea of serving others, and building and sustaining relationships, the organization will inevitably experience positive growth — one person at a …
Earning The Right To Lead In Defining Moments: The Act Of Taking Leadership, Tom Karp, Jon-Arild Johannessen
Earning The Right To Lead In Defining Moments: The Act Of Taking Leadership, Tom Karp, Jon-Arild Johannessen
The Journal of Values-Based Leadership
True leaders emerge and earn their right to lead — not as a result of an organization’s day-to-day activities — but through courageous acts exhibited during the organization’s defining moments, whether such moments be characterized as stable or disastrous. Remaining strong and steadfast in testy situations while demonstrating the ability to bond to earn the trust of others are the predominant emotional and interpersonal characteristics on display when a leader earns his or her right to lead.
Conscious Leadership: Transformational Approaches To A Sustainable Future, John Renesch
Conscious Leadership: Transformational Approaches To A Sustainable Future, John Renesch
The Journal of Values-Based Leadership
There is no room for the status quo. Apathy and lack of true leadership will simply perpetuate the unsustainable, self-destructive course we have embarked upon and continue to perpetuate. Renesch passionately calls to end any legitimacy given to dysfunctional systems; to seek long-term approaches necessary to achieve a sustainable future; to terminate polarization in order to seek common ground; and to take corrective measures without fearing failure.
Introducing Ethics Legislation: The Courage To Lead After 200 Years Of Silence (Interview With Jill Long Thompson), Elizabeth Gingerich
Introducing Ethics Legislation: The Courage To Lead After 200 Years Of Silence (Interview With Jill Long Thompson), Elizabeth Gingerich
The Journal of Values-Based Leadership
The test of a good leader is staying in the fight despite the popularity or lack thereof of the issue. Long Thompson reflects that this message is the result of a combination of a good work ethic, a solid supportive group of family and friends, and commonalty of purpose. She opines that voters elect representatives to use good judgment and fully research issues before committing to a particular course of action.
The Values-Based Revolution, David B. Brauer
The Values-Based Revolution, David B. Brauer
The Journal of Values-Based Leadership
The key to creating a successful business is not guaranteed by disingenuously "going green" especially if that term lacks certain definition. Rather, in addition to adopting principles of environmental stewardship, the values-based leader will discover that in freely espousing and implementing principles in the workplace, consumers with like values will often pay a product and/or service premium to patronize a business demonstrating like mindset. This is the true way of achieving business success.
Power, Responsibility & Wisdom: Exploring The Issues At The Core Of Ethical Decision-Making And Leadership, Bruce Lloyd
Power, Responsibility & Wisdom: Exploring The Issues At The Core Of Ethical Decision-Making And Leadership, Bruce Lloyd
The Journal of Values-Based Leadership
Decision-making ostensibly requires the exercise of Power. But that use of Power must be counterbalanced with Responsibility in order to make good decisions. Infusing Wisdom into the decision-making process necessarily incorporates an ethical component and involves both the identification and evaluation of relationships. Wise decision-making, therefore, requires the application of Wisdom which transcends simple, short-lived factual proficiency. It is this careful weighing of Wisdom, Power, Knowledge, and Responsibility which must guide our business leaders and be taught to our business students.
Values-Based Leadership And Happiness: Enlightened Leadership Improves The Return On People, Charles A. Millick
Values-Based Leadership And Happiness: Enlightened Leadership Improves The Return On People, Charles A. Millick
The Journal of Values-Based Leadership
As employees assert a greater role in corporate management and decision-making, the successful institution recognizes and rewards these values while decentralizing the traditional workforce hierarchy.
Accounting Ethics Education: An Authentic Value-Based Approach, Otto H. Chang
Accounting Ethics Education: An Authentic Value-Based Approach, Otto H. Chang
The Journal of Values-Based Leadership
In order to infuse the teaching of ethics in the field of Accounting as well as within a business school curriculum per se, the traditional neo-classical method must move away from the microcosm of "self" in favor of consideration for "others."
Authentic Identity: The Essence Of How Successful “Ecopreneurs” Communicate, Chantal B. Schauch
Authentic Identity: The Essence Of How Successful “Ecopreneurs” Communicate, Chantal B. Schauch
The Journal of Values-Based Leadership
Entrepreneurs can no longer ignore the environmental consequences of their industrial practices. Those that do will most certainly fail. Ms. Schauch‘s research concentrates on the five distinguishing traits of a successful ―ecopreneur‖: (1) grounded by values and living by values; (2) belief in cause and passion for cause (3) resolute in mission and consistent across mission; (4) like-minded relationships and transparent relationships; and (5) learning for life and returning for life.
1st Source Bank: A Partner From The Great Depression Through The Economic Recession, Elizabeth Gingerich
1st Source Bank: A Partner From The Great Depression Through The Economic Recession, Elizabeth Gingerich
The Journal of Values-Based Leadership
First (1st) Source Bank has defied the odds by escaping the plight of so many community banks without expending government aid. Ethics, stakeholder protection and respect, and sense of community, have all been contributing factors to this hometown bank‘s survival and growth.
Engaged Leadership: New Concept Or Evolutionary In Nature?, Edward Woods Iii
Engaged Leadership: New Concept Or Evolutionary In Nature?, Edward Woods Iii
The Journal of Values-Based Leadership
Mr. Woods provides a critique and a book review of Clint Swindall‘s Engaged Leadership. His accolades relate primarily to Swindell‘s communication of connecting the dynamics of a work environment and the applications of engaged leadership in fable format. He decries, however, the author‘s missed opportunities to further associate engaged leadership to an established theory of management and to use polling data which attempts to ascertain any cost savings associated with engaged leadership.
The Needs Of The Stakeholders Are The Seeds Of Growth For The Organisation (Interview With Mr. G. Narayana), Shashank Shah
The Needs Of The Stakeholders Are The Seeds Of Growth For The Organisation (Interview With Mr. G. Narayana), Shashank Shah
The Journal of Values-Based Leadership
A rare interview with a well-regarded leader of commerce in India is presented by the author, Dr. Shashank Shah. The interviewee, Mr. G. Narayana, is Chairman Emeritus of Excel Industries Ltd. (Excel). Mr. Narayana is noted for his ability to positively motivate people through kindness and the integration of spirituality in the workplace. His brand of leadership is characterized by a type of management philosophy that integrates the scientific principles of the West with the profound thought of Indian scriptures.
Commentary: The Business Of Warfare: Winning Hearts And Minds, Susannah Marie Gingerich-Larson
Commentary: The Business Of Warfare: Winning Hearts And Minds, Susannah Marie Gingerich-Larson
The Journal of Values-Based Leadership
Assuming there are business ethics in warfare appears to represent the ultimate irony. There is no doubt that certain business profit from the exploits of war. But when the objectives are reconfigured with the objectives embracing, this is the time when ethical leadership is most in demand.
A Model For Implementing A Successful Sustainability Strategy, David B. Brauer
A Model For Implementing A Successful Sustainability Strategy, David B. Brauer
The Journal of Values-Based Leadership
The process of implementing sustainability within national and international corporate functions requires senior management commitment and a sustainability team which employs the correct leadership knowledge and skills. Additionally, all stakeholders must fully understand, accept, routinely monitor, and participate in the strategy of sustainability. This core business value must also be clearly articulated throughout the organization.
The Personal Values Of School Leaders In Pakistan: A Contextual Model Of Regulation And Influence, Sharifullah Baig
The Personal Values Of School Leaders In Pakistan: A Contextual Model Of Regulation And Influence, Sharifullah Baig
The Journal of Values-Based Leadership
The author presents a unique comparative case study which explores the types of personal values and the motivational bases for the acquisition of ethical leadership practices in the context of two schools in Pakistan. Baig notes that the data shows that the inherent religious and communal values of one‘s community and social structure constitute strong, motivational factors in cultivating a school and forging relationships with members of the external community.
The Character X Factor In Selecting Leaders: Beyond Ethics, Virtues, And Values, Robert Mckenna, G. Victoria Campbell
The Character X Factor In Selecting Leaders: Beyond Ethics, Virtues, And Values, Robert Mckenna, G. Victoria Campbell
The Journal of Values-Based Leadership
Leading with character requires a person to maintain a delicate balance of certain traits and understand the tensions which exist between humility and conviction, reluctance and courage, and vulnerability and integrity. A true leader must look beyond the content of a problem and rather examine the context of his or her individual make-up in relationship to themselves as well as to their surroundings.
Conflict Resolution: Cultural Understanding Imperative, Livingston S. Tindal
Conflict Resolution: Cultural Understanding Imperative, Livingston S. Tindal
The Journal of Values-Based Leadership
Business transactions and other potential incidences of conflict resolution must be met by participants who have transcended the isolating and often arrogant traits of individualism and must expand to embrace the collective — to realize the importance of learning and understanding cultural differences and whatever creates the uniqueness of the individual. This is particularly critical for success in the global marketplace.
Employing The Seven Army Values To Win Hearts And Minds, Jonn Kusch
Employing The Seven Army Values To Win Hearts And Minds, Jonn Kusch
The Journal of Values-Based Leadership
When the objectives of warfare focus not only on seeking out the enemy, but by garnering grass-roots support by the local citizenry through personal interaction, this ―winning hearts and minds‖ strategy commands a culturally sensitive and well defined principled leadership ─ a model which could be used by the business community. In this article, Lieutenant Jonn Kusch provides a rare look into the seemingly insurmountable challenges in Afghanistan and identifies certain values employed by his battalion in fulfilling their charges.