Transcript Why do we discuss the topic of Ethical Leadership?

Why do we discuss the topic
of
Ethical Leadership?
Were you thinking about any
particular situation while you
read the Moral Courage
article?
Two warm-up questions
How has the definition of “courage” changed
over the years?
How does moral courage differ from
physical courage?
Moral courage defined
What is your reaction to…
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… the definition (on page 5 of the Moral
Courage article)?
… the attributes of moral courage (on
pages 10-11 of the Moral Courage
article)?
Can courage, decency, a strong moral sense
be learned?
Consider (page 10): “A president must
bring those things with him.”
Hard vs. Soft Power
Examples of effective leaders who use(d)
hard power… ?
Examples of effective leaders who use(d)
soft power… ?
A global set of principles
(pg. 5 of Public Values in a Divided World)
Is this possible?
To make this work, is there anything
missing from the authors thinking?
Consider (and question) the
following…
“The days of looking for leaders with the
right endorsements and the right
credentials as defined by an established
elite are hopefully nearing an end. Many
will instead be ordinary people with
extraordinary commitments.”
(pg. 8 in Public Values in a Divided World article)