10 Things Ethical Leaders Believe (Part 3)

By Linda Fisher Thornton

Our purpose is to create value for others.
How we treat people matters.
Our moral grounding is more important than our goals and opinions. When we let our goals and opinions drive our thinking, we begin to believe that “anything goes” in the quest to meet those goals or defend those opinions. When our moral compass drives our thinking, we will question any goals that benefit us at the expense of others. Everything we do needs to be morally grounded. We need to assume that every issue is an ethical issue and approach it accordingly.
Everything we do has a ripple effect, and that ripple is global. Because we are a globally connected village, we need to remember that our choices are not isolated. They have a powerful ripple effect, and that ripple is global. We need to avoid harm and think long-term. Because we are a globally connected village, we need to remember that our choices are not isolated. They have a powerful ripple effect, and that ripple is global. We need to consider the effect of our choices on silent stakeholders, including the environment and future generations.
We must take responsibility.
We need to be proactive.
We should serve as positive role models.
We will embrace the learning journey.
We will enjoy a competitive advantage.
We will build a better world.