Our brains take shortcuts to save us time. We know this happens. If it didn’t, we’d have to re-learn to drive every time we left for work. But, how can we be sure that we’re thinking things through carefully and not just reacting on autopilot to the crisis of the moment? Is our thinking on autopilot? Is that autopilot programmed to make ethical decisions? In the process of writing my new leadership book, 7 Lenses: Learning the Principles and Practices of Ethical Leadership, I created a clear framework for learning to be an ethical leader. This framework replaces our autopilot (that will take us “who-knows-where”) with an intentional values-based thinking process.
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How Do Ethical Leaders Think?
By Linda Fisher Thornton Today I’m taking you inside the mind of the ethical leader to explore ethical thinking. What do ethical leaders think about? How do they make decisions? They are guided by a desire to have a positive impact. They think about what’s best for others, and seek mutual benefit. They think about ways to demonstrate their values in day-to-day leadership, even when faced with difficult challenges.
Leading in Context 