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Leadership, Lying, and Moral Responsibility

In 1978, Sissela Bok wrote a book, Lying: Moral Choice in Public and Private Life (Pantheon, NY).  Since Bok’s book, the American people have had to endure regular news of scandals in business and government, all based on misconduct covered over by lies. Many Americans are so accustomed to lying leaders, they are cynical.  Lying […]

Parental Influences in Leadership Style and Ethics

We have leadership libraries with thousands of books. We have degrees and certificates on our walls as proofs of our intellectual education and training. We hold high positions in the organization where we are now. We are compensated well for our knowledge, skills, and abilities. Nevertheless, the fact is, regardless of where we are in […]