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Where is Ethical Leadership Found?
By Linda Fisher Thornton While it may be convenient to think about ethical leadership as a task, a program, or a rule book, that’s not where it lives. It lives in our big and small choices. It lives in our decision-making. It lives in our organizational culture. It lives in our deep commitment to working for good. We can’t get away with “externalizing” ethics because ethical leadership is much…
Ethical Thinking: "The Other"
By Linda Fisher Thornton How we think about other people is an important part of ethical thinking and leadership. In this post I’ll explore how our thinking can go wrong and how it can go right, depending on how we think about “The Other.” What Can Go Wrong Thinking about ourselves as “better than” others can quickly lead us to make unethical decisions and display unethical interpersonal…
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10 Posts to Inspire Leaders in 2026 (Part 2)
By Linda Fisher Thornton Part 1 of this series included the first 5 Quotes to Inspire Leaders in 2026. This week I’m sharing 5 more thought provoking quotes and posts that will help you refine your leadership thinking in 2026: Ethical thinking means we never lose sight of our positive purpose. We choose to be the sum of our values, not our challenges. Linda Fisher Thornton in How Do Ethical…
10 Posts to Inspire Leaders in 2026 (Part 1)
By Linda Fisher Thornton This series includes 10 quotes that are linked to the blog posts they were quoted from, to inspire you and help you improve your leadership and leadership learning as we head into the new year. Part 1 includes the first 5. We are here to focus on what’s right and what’s possible, not on what’s historical or convenient. We are here to serve others, not to profit from…
What Kinds of Thinking Lead to Unethical Leadership?
By Linda Fisher Thornton As humans, we are flawed thinkers who easily fall victim to biases and traps. The biases and traps we so easily fall into reshape our thinking in ways that can lead us to make bad decisions. As you review the list of leadership traps below, think about how each can lead to unethical thinking and actions. Cause-and-Effect Thinking in a Systems World Polarities and…
What is Unethical Leadership?
By Linda Fisher Thornton This week I’m sharing posts that clearly describe what unethical leadership looks like, and caution readers about the risks of allowing it to continue. While I have always blogged about proactive ethical leadership, my posts on unethical leadership continue to be some of the most popular, so I know you’re looking for answers. Defining Characteristics of Unethical…
A Manifesto For Ethical Leaders
By Linda Fisher Thornton The Leading in Context Manifesto We are here to focus on what’s right and what’s possible, not on what’s historical or convenient. We are here to serve others, not to profit from their vulnerabilities.We are here to make a positive difference, through intentional leadership and responsible choices. Imagine The Potential. What could we accomplish if we proactively…
