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The Ethical Leader:The Ethical Leader:Ethics in theEthics in the WrokplaceWrokplace
Richard L. Parrott, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Education
President, Seize Your Life, Inc.
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Drivers PrayerDrivers Prayerby a young Ghanaian Christianby a young Ghanaian Christian
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Here is the Opportunity . . .Here is the Opportunity . . .
See thepotential
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Here is the Playing Field . . .Here is the Playing Field . . .
Face the ambiguity
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Here is the Playing FieldHere is the Playing Field
Ambiguity1. We are not sure what the problem is.
2. We are not sure what is really happening.
3. We are not sure what we want.
4. We do not have the resources we need.
5. We are not sure who is supposed to dowhat.
6. We are not sure how to get what we want.7. We are not sure how to determine if we
succeed.McCaskey, M. B. (1982). The executive challenge: managing change and ambiguity. Marshfield, MA: Pitman.
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In the varied topography of professionalpractice, there is a high, hard groundoverlooking the swamp. On the high hardground, manageable problems lend themselves
to solution through the application of researchtheory and technique. In the swampy lowlands,messy problems defy technical solutions. Theirony of the situation is that the problems of thehigh ground tend to be relatively unimportant toindividuals or society at large, however greattheir technical interest may be, while in the
swamp lie the problems of greatest humanconcern. Donald Schon, The Reflective Practitioner
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In the varied business topography of providingproducts and services, there is a high, hardground overlooking the swamp. On the highhard ground, management problems appear to
be best dealt with through the application oftechnical solutions. In the swampy lowlands,messy problems defy boiler plate applications.The irony of the situation is that the problems ofthe high ground tend to be relativelyunimportant to the long-term success of thebusiness, however great their popular appeal
may be, while in the swamp lie the problems ofgreatest concern for the business.
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The MindThe Mind--set of Leadershipset of Leadership
Embracing Reality
Conflict is the norm. People have hidden motives.
Nothing stays fixed for long.
Universal solutions don't exist. Often, there is no right or wrong answer.
Tactics will compete against strategy.
Gray is the color on the horizon. Negotiate carefully, lest you lose your soul.
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A Picture of Business TodayA Picture of Business Today
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Negotiate the currentsNegotiate the currentsin the river of ethical danger!in the river of ethical danger!
If you want to
Keep your head above it
And put your heart into it,
You must take care of your soul.
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A Word From HeavenA Word From HeavenFor he spoke and stirred up a tempest thatlifted high the waves. They mounted upto the heavens and went down to the
depths; in their peril their courage meltedaway. They reeled and staggered likedrunken men; they were at their wits end.Then they cried out to the Lord in their
trouble, and he brought them out of theirdistress. He stilled the storm to awhisper; the waves of the sea were hushed.They were glad when it grew calm, and heguided them to their desired haven. Letthem give thanks to the Lord for hisunfailing love. (Psalm 107:25-31)
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A Word From HeavenA Word From HeavenFor he spoke and stirred up a tempest thatlifted high the waves. They mounted upto the heavens and went down to the
depths; in their peril their courage meltedaway. They reeled and staggered likedrunken men; they were at their wits end.Then they cried out to the Lord in their
trouble, and he brought them out of theirdistress. He stilled the storm to awhisper; the waves of the sea were hushed.They were glad when it grew calm, and heguided them to their desired haven. Letthem give thanks to the Lord for hisunfailing love. (Psalm 107:25-31)
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The Final Exam in Ethics:The Final Exam in Ethics:
Why wouldsomeone
follow you?
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What Keeps You Alive?What Keeps You Alive?
Dont do what the world tells you to do.
Find out what keeps you alive
And do that!For what the world needs
Is you, full of life!Howard Thurman
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A Call for Ethical LeadersA Call for Ethical Leaders
O.H. Ohmann, Skyhooks, HBR, 1955
I am convinced that workers have a finesensitivity to spiritual qualities and wantto work for a boss who believes in
something and in whom they can believe.. . . Bread alone will not satisfy workers.There are some indications that ourpeople have lost faith in the basic values
of our economic society, and that we needa spiritual rebirth in . . . leadership.
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Ethical ThinkingEthical Thinking
Whats Right?A question of virtues
Tell the truth
Keep your promises
Whats Best?A question of values
Be fair
Be kind
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Ethical CompetencyEthical Competency1. To tell the truth, especially when there is the possibility of
personal loss
2. To keep promises, especially when it is not convenient
3. To make principled decisions, especially in the face ofconflicting choices
4.To be accountable; this means being responsible forpersonal choices and growth
5. To inspire personal integrity in others by being a modeland empowering others
6. To raise the integrity of the organization in decision
making and policy enactment
7. To live authentically in personal choices and relationships
8. To manage oneself through personal awareness and self-control
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A Matter of CharacterA Matter of Character
Character
A pattern of behavior
Leadership
A pattern of influence
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How are You Wired for Ethics?How are You Wired for Ethics?
Truth: Character is living by the truth no
matter the consequences.
Stories: Character is in the way you treatpeople.
Standards: Character is living by a codeof doing what is right.
Sensitivity: Character is being sensitiveto what is best for people.
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Practical Tool #1Practical Tool #1
A Professional Conversation
Step 1: Select a value or virtue.
Step 2: Discuss two questions. What benefits are gained by livingtrue to this value or virtue?
Whatsacrifices are made by livingtrue to this value or virtue?
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Practical Tool #2Practical Tool #2
A Human Moment
A Human Moment; a moment when you payattention, physically, emotionally, andintellectually. A human moment does not have tobe a draining or personally revealing A five-
minute conversation can be a perfectly meaningfulhuman moment. To make it work, you have to setaside what you are doing, put down the memoyou were reading, disengage from your laptop,abandon your daydream, and focus on the person
youre with.Edward Hallowell, HBR, The Human Moment at Work, Jan-Feb, 1999.
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A ClosingA ClosingThoughtThought
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