Transcript Ethics 101

Ethics 101
Mainline Association for Continuing Education
Penn State Great Valley
August 25, 2016
Troy Knott
Certified Coach, Teacher, and Speaker
with the John Maxwell Team
Learning Objectives
A commitment to making ethical decisions
A commitment to living an ethical life
A commitment to always doing the right thing
What ever Happened to Business Ethics?
What are Ethics?
DEFINITION
a set of moral
principles
rules of behavior
based on ideas
about what is
morally good and
bad
The Ethical Dilemma
DEFINITION
An undesirable or
unpleasant choice
relating to a moral
principle or practice.
The Ethical Dilemma
WHY ETHICS ARE IN A TERRIBLE STATE?
 We do what’s most convenient
 We do what we must to win
 We rationalize our choices with relativism
A Change in the Wind
SOME CURRENT MARKETPLACE SOLUTIONS
 Outsource Ethics Instruction
 Perform an Ethical Flea Dip
 Rely on the Law
It’s Personal
TO JUDGE OR NOT TO JUDGE
 Do you expect the same
from yourself as you
expect from others?
The Bottom Line on Ethics
 Companies dedicated to doing the right things
have more profitability than those who don’t
The foundation for moral character must start
with the individual
Shortcuts never pay off
WHY THIS RULE IS GOLDEN
Rate Yourself
 I am always ethical
 I am mostly ethical
 I am somewhat ethical
 I am seldom ethical
 I am never ethical
Ethics Matter
The Golden Rule
is an integrity guideline for any situation.
One Rule For Everyone
Christianity
Jainism
Zoroastrianism
Confucianism
Buddism
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
Bahai
Yoruba Proverb
Two Points to Ethics
1. A standard to follow
2. The will to follow it
Why Adopt the Golden Rule?
The Golden Rule is accepted by most people
The Golden Rule is easy to understand
The Golden Rule is a win-win philosophy
The Golden Rule is a compass when you need
direction
THE GOLDEN RULE
BEGINS WITH YOU
BEGINS WITH YOU
How Do People Want To Be Treated?
 They want to be valued
 They want to be appreciated
 They want to be trusted
 They want to be respected
 They want to be understood
 They do not want others to take advantage of
them
LIVING A
24-KARAT GOLD
LIFE
Character Counts
 Character is more than talk
 Talent is a gift—character is a choice
 Character brings lasting success with people
 People cannot rise above the limitation of
their character
Character Counts
4 GUIDELINES TO ETHICAL EXCELLENCE
1. Adopt the Golden Rule as the Integrity
Guideline for your life
 “How would I like to be treated in this
situation?”
Character Counts
4 GUIDELINES TO ETHICAL EXCELLENCE
2.
Make your decisions based on this Integrity Guideline
decisions, not conditions, determine your ethics
 wrong decisions leave scars
 the more people involved, the greater the pressure for
conformity
 inaction is also a decision
Character Counts
4 GUIDELINES TO ETHICAL EXCELLENCE
3. Manage your decisions based on this Integrity
Guideline
you create ethical predictability in your life
Character Counts
4 GUIDELINES TO ETHICAL EXCELLENCE
4.
Ask others to hold you accountable for your actions
 integrity is the foundation of a person’s life, and
accountability is the cornerstone
5 FACTORS THAT CAN TARNISH
THE GOLDEN RULE
Compromising Ethics
1. Pressure
When facing pressure, ask yourself these questions:
 Am I going to make rash emotional decisions?
 Am I going to compromise the truth?
 Am I going to take shortcuts?
 Am I going to keep my commitments?
 Am I going to bow to others’ opinions?
 Am I going to make promises I can’t keep?
Compromising Ethics
2. Pleasure
Develop Discipline
 Avoid temptation
 Delay gratification
Compromising Ethics
3. Power
People susceptible to power issues:
Reception of power – not ready for it
Abuse of power – self-serving
Loss of power – when power is abused
Compromising Ethics
4. Pride
An exaggerated sense of self-worth
Interferes with performance
Blinds person to
• their faults
• others’ needs
• ethical pitfalls
Compromising Ethics
5. Priorities
If not known, liable to make poor decisions
SEIZING YOUR GOLDEN
OPPORTUNITY
Developing Strong Character
 Take responsibility for your actions
 Develop personal discipline (time, energy, goals, moods)
 Know your weaknesses
 Align your priorities with your values
 Admit wrongdoing quickly and ask forgiveness
 Take extra care with finances
 Put family ahead of work
 Place high value on people
HOW TO DEVELOP THE
“MIDAS TOUCH”
It’s Not About You
Treat people better than they treat you
Walk the second mile
Help people who can’t help you
Do right when it’s natural to do wrong
Keep your promises even when it hurts
The Gold Standard
Quiz #1
 Name the three wealthiest people in the world
 Name the last three Heisman trophy winners
 Name the last three winners of the Miss America contest
 Name three people who have won the Nobel prize
 Name the last three Academy Award winners for best actor
 Name the last three World Series winners
Quiz #2
The Gold Standard
 Name three teachers who inspired you to achieve in school
 Name three friends who helped you through a difficult time
 Name three people who taught you something worthwhile
 Name three people who made you feel appreciated and
special
 Name three people with whom you enjoy spending time
 Name three heroes whose stories have inspired you
The Gold Standard
What’s the Difference?
 Quiz #1 – Successful people in their fields, but what impact
have they made on the world and you?
 Quiz #2 – Caring people who focused on others and added
value to your life.
People with the Midas Touch with others create a legacy that
outlives them.
GO FOR THE GOLDEN RULE
Gold or the Golden Rule?
Set the direction for your life
What do you want to achieve?
• What goals have you set for yourself?
• Where do you want your career to take you?
• What impact do you desire to make?
Gold or the Golden Rule?
Set the tone for how you will live
How do you plan to
• achieve your goals?
• advance in your career?
• make an impact?
Gold or the Golden Rule?
People who go for the Gold
People who go for the Golden Rule
Ask, “what can you do for me?”
Ask, “what can I do for you?”
Make convenient decisions
Make character decision
Sacrifice family for finances
Sacrifice finance for family
Develop a rationale for their actions
Development relationships with their
actions
Possess a “me first” mind-set
Possess an “others first” mind-set
Count their dollars
Count their friends
Base their values on their worth
Base their worth on their values
Will You Commit?
To making ethical decisions
To living an ethical life
To always doing the right thing
Thank You!
Troy Knott
Certified Coach, Teacher, and Speaker
with the John Maxwell Team
[email protected]
717.309.8454
www.johncmaxwellgroup.com/troyknott