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Courage and Moral Leadership

2. Chapter Objectives. Combine a rational approach to leadership with a concern for people and ethics.Recognize your own stage of moral development and ways to accelerate your moral maturation.Apply the principles of stewardship and servant leadership.Know and use mechanisms that enhance an ethic

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Courage and Moral Leadership

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    1. 1 Chapter 6 Courage and Moral Leadership

    2. 2 Chapter Objectives Combine a rational approach to leadership with a concern for people and ethics. Recognize your own stage of moral development and ways to accelerate your moral maturation. Apply the principles of stewardship and servant leadership. Know and use mechanisms that enhance an ethical organizational culture. Recognize courage in others and unlock your own potential to live and act courageously.

    3. 3 Ethics An individuals personal beliefs about whether a behavior, action or decision is right or wrong.

    4. 4 Ex. 6.1 Comparing Unethical Versus Ethical Leadership The Unethical Leader Is arrogant and self-serving Excessively promotes self-interest Practices deception Breaches agreements Deals unfairly Shifts blame to others Diminishes others dignity Neglects follower development Withholds help and support Lacks courage to confront unjust acts The Ethical Leader Possesses humility Maintains concern for the greater good Is honest and straightforward Fulfills commitments Strives for fairness Takes responsibility Shows respect for each individual Encourages and develops others Serves others Shows courage to stand up for what is right

    5. 5 ETHICS OF EXCELLENCE You werent born ethical Listen to your conscience although you cant always trust it Talk it out with others but choose your others carefully Prepare to be punished for honesty Permit mistakes so you dont promote cover ups Learn to live with shades of gray Bear the blame for your behavior

    6. 6 Leaders and Ethics Ethics starts (and ends) with the leader in an organization

    7. 7 Leadership Ethics Description Ethics Is a derivative of the Greek word ethos, meaning customs, conduct, or character Is concerned with the kinds of values and morals an individual or society ascribes as desirable or appropriate Focuses on the virtuousness of individuals and their motives Ethical Theory Provides a system of rules or principles as a guide in making decisions about what is right/wrong and good/bad in a specific situation

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