Quotes – Page 4 – Leading in Context

“Ethical Thinking Isn’t Automatic”

Posted by Linda Fisher Thorntonon August 19, 2020August 17, 2020in Complexity, Context, Ethical Decision Making, Ethical Leader, Ethical Leadership Development, Ethical Organization, Ethical Thinking, Ethics & Talent Management, Ethics Questions, Quotes, Talking About Ethics2 Comments

"For ethical leadership to stick, the culture needs an infrastructure that consistently supports acting on stated values...Ethical cultures treat ethical thinking as something that must be cultivated, demonstrated, and practiced over time."

Human Leadership is the Leadership We Need

Posted by Linda Fisher Thorntonon August 12, 2020August 11, 2020in Ethical Leader, Ethical Leadership Development, Ethical Organization, Ethics & Talent Management, Quotes, TrendsLeave a comment

As we struggle with compounding challenges around the world, people are more and more frequently seeking information about human or humane leadership. Why is the topic so timely?

Pluralism: 9 Elements Required For Ethical Leadership

Posted by Linda Fisher Thorntonon July 22, 2020July 15, 2020in Complexity, Context, Ethical Leader, Ethical Thinking, Quotes1 Comment

By Linda Fisher Thornton Pluralism is required in our leadership thinking because it drives how we treat people and make decisions. It's the mindset required for important ethical leadership responsibilities such as respect, inclusion, and cultural awareness.

Foster Your Ethical Brand Reputation

Posted by Linda Fisher Thorntonon July 1, 2020July 1, 2020in Complexity, Ethical Leader, Ethical Organization, Ethical Thinking, Ethics Questions, QuotesLeave a comment

By Linda Fisher Thornton Connect Magazine invited me to weigh in on why ethical brand reputation is so important and how brands can build and foster stronger images. In this article I share practical advice on protecting ethical brands and five top leadership trends I see unfolding in 2020. It's worth a read for those who want to use the time during the pandemic to figure out how they can build a stronger company and a stronger brand that is ready for an uncertain future.

5 Insights For the Class of 2020

Posted by Linda Fisher Thorntonon June 3, 2020June 2, 2020in Ethical Decision Making, Ethical Leader, Ethical Thinking, QuotesLeave a comment

I have a special message for our 2020 graduates. It includes five important life insights that I wish someone had shared with me when I was a new graduate beginning the next chapter of my life.

10 Things Ethical Leaders Believe

Posted by Linda Fisher Thorntonon May 20, 2020June 28, 2022in Complexity, Context, Ethical Decision Making, Ethical Leader, Ethical Leadership Development, Ethical Organization, Ethical Thinking, Ethics & Talent Management, Quotes, Talking About EthicsLeave a comment

While dealing with the catastrophic COVID-19 pandemic, we need to remember that good decisions are always made based on values. To confirm what those values are that should guide our choices, this week I'm sharing my Manifesto What Ethical Leaders Believe. This Manifesto frames ethical leadership in clear language, and is shareable under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs License. It includes 10 Things Ethical Leaders Believe that transform their leadership and their organizations.

10 Quotes To Inspire Leaders in Divisive Times

Posted by Linda Fisher Thorntonon January 29, 2020January 29, 2020in Ethical Leader, Ethical Thinking, Ethics Questions, QuotesLeave a comment

There were many things that went right in the past year, despite the omnipresent bad news. Here is a collection of inspiring quotes to keep us moving forward and ready to face the challenges ahead.