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Navigating Organizational Politics for Career Advancement

Effective Managers

Stay Professional and Ethical Maintaining professionalism and ethics is vital for long-term success. Approach organizational politics strategically and ethically, ensuring that your actions align with your long-term career objectives and the overall success of your organization.

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Shift Your Leadership from “Power Over” to “Leading Through”

Harvard Business

The traditional approach to leadership is best described as the pursuit and maintenance of power over people. The “leading through” paradigm engages middle managers and employees of all levels so that leadership is a collaborative effort which leaves everyone feeling valued, seen, and in turn, more motivated.

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Don’t Try to Be the “Fun Boss” — and Other Lessons in Ethical Leadership

Harvard Business

Our research suggests that key personality characteristics predict unethical leadership behavior. We collected personality data and supervisor ratings of ethical behavior (e.g., Creating an Ethical Workplace. Learning and adjusting to a new role, especially a high-visibility leadership role, can take some time.

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3 Lessons from The Washington Post’s Leadership Turmoil

Harvard Business

The leadership questions surrounding new Washington Post CEO Will Lewis serve as a case study in the challenges of bringing in an outsider to lead an organization, highlighting the importance of transparency and alignment with company values.

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Being an Ethical Business in a Corrupt Environment

Harvard Business

Our research in Egypt , Zimbabwe , and India shows that organizations should view the prospect of building a strong ethical reputation in such environments as an opportunity, and consider the costs of resisting corruption as an investment in building such a reputation. Ethics Can Be a Differentiator.

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The Future of Work: Trends and Predictions

Effective Managers

Sustainability and ethical practices are no longer optional; they have become critical to building trust with both employees and consumers. Ethical leadership, characterized by transparency, integrity, and accountability, is central to this shift.

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Management Consulting Manifesto

Steve Shu Consulting

Lead and practice ethically. Love the client and commit fully or leave at the earliest, ethical moment. Like the arts, mastery of leadership and business excellence are worthy pursuits. Practice consulting and avoid dispensing shallow advice.