Author’s Note: This is a list of the top 10 trends that I have observed this year that are redefining “ethical leadership.” Feel free to post a comment about other ethical business leadership trends you’ve observed that are moving responsible leadership forward.
Top 10 Trends in Ethical Business Leadership 2010
1. Consumers are Doing Ethical Shopping Before Purchasing and are Choosing to Support Ethical Businesses
2. Consumers are Actively Reviewing Products and Companies Online to Inform Other Purchasers
3. Consumers and Businesses are Shopping Locally
4. Businesses are Being Held Accountable For Telling the Truth About Products
5. Leaders are Learning Skills for Collaborative Problem-Solving and Leading Through Complexity
6. Leaders are Expected to Use Inclusive Language and Respect Others
7. Sustainable Business is Becoming the New Minimum Standard
8. Businesses are Moving Away From Cheap Additives and Chemicals That Increased Profit But Harmed Health and the Environment
9. C-Suite Leaders are Expected to Demonstrate That They are Leading Responsibly
10. Ethical Leadership is the New Leadership
For more, see new book 7 Lenses and the 21 Question Assessment: How Current is My Message About Ethics?


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