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| Ethics. Most people assume it means a certain code of honor or a standard of good behavior. When you're ethical, you 'do the right thing'. But what exactly does that mean, and do we all mean the same thing when we say it? It's a gray area, to be sure, which may be why we're seemingly besieged with ethical scandals and the resulting dissolution of trust.
The only way to know what, exactly, we mean when we talk about 'being ethical' is to reflect on the question — as a team and individually — and come to some consensus about what ethics looks and sounds like within our group or organization. Effective communication guides us to compare notes and ensure that we have a common understanding of ethics and ethical behavior, versus assuming a common understanding. But proceed cautiously; our standard of ethics often stems from a cultural or religious foundation, so can make for uneasy and, if we're not aware and skillful, illegal discussion. An optimal and skillful dialogue will find the common ground "beneath the radar" of particular schools of thought, religion or ethics that too often spur conflict and a false sense of separation from others with whom we have more in common than not.We've put together this Ivy Sea issue portal to help get you started toward mindful reflection, solid understanding, productive dialogue and skillful practice of ethical standards. |
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— Social ethics and the real corporate priority — Practicing integrity in the midst of an "ethics drought" — Becoming a more courageous leader — Personal ethics, business ethics: Is there a difference? — What's your ethical "line in the sand?" — Tapping in to your true, high-integrity power — Truly visionary leadership (does it exist?) — Vision: Do you "believe in stuff"? |
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— Defining and communicating ethics — Is your vision, and enterprise, ethical? — Layoffs, morale and right-communication — Preventing and healing conflict in your group — What to say when people leave you speechless — Stepping away from 'small self' communication — Do you affect your community for better or worse? — Communication vehicles: which ones and when? |
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"I've never seen anyone derailed from top leadership positions because of a lack of technical competence or conceptual skills. It's always because of lapse of judgment and question of character. Judgment and character tend to be ignored by those responsible for educating others and are arguably difficult or even impossible to teach."
~ Warren Bennis |
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| The following web sites feature some thought-provoking perspectives and resources about defining, communicating, and practicing organizational ethics:
• Josephson Institute of Ethics • Ethical Corporation Magazine Online • People Centered Development Forum Please surf carefully and apply your findings mindfully! There's a lot of great information here on the web, but only you can decide what's appropriate for your group. |
