Recently I read an interesting article, “WHY IS IT SO EASY TO GET PEOPLE TO DO BAD THINGS?” http://iheartintelligence.com/2016/04/13/people-do-bad-things/. In the article, the author reviewed the Milgram experiments of the 1960’s. I quote from the author’s review of that study: “Stanley Milgram was a psychologist at Yale University. He started conducting experiments in July of… Continue reading Has Your Staff Ever Pushed You Into Actions You Knew You Shouldn’t Take? The Need For Leadership Conviction
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Where Does The Credibility To Lead Come From? Part 4: Thoughts On How Credibility Is Gained And Lost
According to Jim Clifton, President and CEO of Gallup Corporation, “A staggering 75% of the American public believe corruption is “widespread” in the U.S. government. Not incompetence, but corruption. This alarming figure has held steady since 2010, up from 66% in 2009.” There has never been a time that credibility and trustworthiness of leaders has… Continue reading Where Does The Credibility To Lead Come From? Part 4: Thoughts On How Credibility Is Gained And Lost
Preference or Conviction? The Damage Situational Ethics Is Doing To Leadership Trust
Situational ethics have taken over our collective philosophy. Our beliefs and values have become preferences instead of convictions. If there is greater good to be gained by violating principles and values then one should abandon their values and take the expedient route. In certain situations little white lies are acceptable (even desirable) and promises should… Continue reading Preference or Conviction? The Damage Situational Ethics Is Doing To Leadership Trust