ethical leadership insight – Leading in Context

Thinking Beyond Polarities To Both/And Thinking

Posted by Linda Fisher Thorntonon February 27, 2019February 15, 2019in Complexity, Context, Ethical Leader, Ethical ThinkingLeave a comment

By Linda Fisher Thornton In this video, Michael DePass of CCL gives a brief introduction to polarity thinking and how it affects our communication and relationships with others. Polarity Thinking Risks and Limitations Thinking in an either/or way about a problem that has multiple sides/variables/perspectives limits our effectiveness. That kind of thinking: Won't help us solve complex problems Can lead to "stuck" thinking and stalemate Can lead to arguing and conflict Compounds misunderstandings (potentially leading to irreconcilable differences)

5 Things Grateful Leaders Do

Posted by Linda Fisher Thorntonon November 21, 2018October 30, 2018in Ethical Leader, Ethical Thinking1 Comment

Today I'm exploring two important questions: "What do grateful leaders do that sets them apart from other leaders?" and "How does expressing gratitude benefit them?

Ethical Thinking Requires Dialogue

Posted by Linda Fisher Thorntonon October 31, 2018October 30, 2018in Complexity, Context, Ethical Leader, Ethical Organization, Ethical Thinking1 Comment

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership requires us to understand the context and embrace the natural complexity of issues. One of the pieces that we can't be successful without is learning from the widely varying perspectives of others.