Personal Reflection Paper

Module 6: Leading with Courage

Lecture 1:  Ethical Challenges

Lecture 2:  Moral Leadership and Courage

Module 6: Leading with Courage

Lecture 1:  Ethical Challenges

Lecture 2:  Moral Leadership and Courage

• Define Moral Leadership

• Discuss three approaches to leading ethically

• Discuss the W. P. Carey “Honor Code” philosophy

• Explain how “Servant Leader” ideas influence moral leadership

Lecture 2 Objectives

Moral Leadership

Distinguishing right from wrong and doing right

– Seeking the just, honest, and good in the practice of leadership

Acting Like a Moral Leader

• Recognize and adhere to ethical values

• Acknowledge the importance of human meaning,  quality, and higher purpose

• Encourage others to develop and use moral values  and adhere to ethical standards of conduct

Acting Like a Moral Leader

Sources: Based on Linda Klebe Treviño, Laura Pincus Hartman, and Michael Brown, “Moral Person and Moral Manager: How Executives Develop a Reputation for Ethical Leadership,” California Management Review 42, no. 4 (Summer 2000), pp. 128–142; Christopher Hoenig, “Brave Hearts,” CIO (November 1, 2000), pp. 72–74; and Patricia Wallington, “Honestly?!” CIO (March 15, 2003), pp. 41–42

Practice Good Self‐Management

“Ethics Check” Questions*

1. Is it legal? Will I be violating either civil law or company policy?

2. Is it balanced? Is it fair to all concerned in the short term as well as the long term? Does it promote win-win relationships?

3. How will it make me feel about myself? Will it make me proud? Would I feel good if my decision was published in the newspaper? Would I feel good if my family knew about it?

* The Power of Ethical Management, Blanchard & Peale

Personal:  • First, be a trustworthy person – character and competence

Interpersonal:  • Build relationships on trust not on self‐protective efforts

Managerial:  • Building on relationships, empower many others

Organizational:  • Building on other elements, create a vision, strategy and structure            

based on agreed‐to principles

Principle‐Centered Leadership*

*Stephen R. Covey

Accepting Your Responsibility  as a Member of Management

Accepting Your Responsibility  as a Member of Management

THEY

Accepting Your Responsibility  as a Member of Management

THEY

Changing Leader Focus: Self to Others

Servant Leadership

Leadership in which the leader  transcends self‐interest to serve the  needs of others, help others grow,  and provide opportunities for others to gain materially and emotionally.

By respecting others and articulating thoughtful input, students will continue to improve the image of business and business leaders.

W. P. Carey undergraduate students should understand and recognize the value of cultivating an intrinsic desire to promote ethical and successful business practice… In this sense, W. P. Carey students will become positive and responsible role models in their respective communities.

W. P. Carey School – Honor Code Excerpts

W. P. Carey undergraduate students will be honest and act with integrity in all their interactions and decisions.

By respecting others and articulating thoughtful input, students will continue to improve the image of business and business leaders.

W. P. Carey undergraduate students should understand and recognize the value of cultivating an intrinsic desire to promote ethical and successful business practice… In this sense, W. P. Carey students will become positive and responsible role models in their respective communities.

W. P. Carey School – Honor Code Excerpts

W. P. Carey undergraduate students will be honest and act with integrity in all their interactions and decisions.

Courage

Mental and moral strength to engage in, persevere  through, and withstand danger, difficulty, or fear   

 Accepting responsibility  Nonconformity  Pushing beyond the comfort zone

Courage

Mental and moral strength to engage in, persevere  through, and withstand danger, difficulty, or fear   

(False Evidence Appearing Real)  

 Accepting responsibility  Nonconformity  Pushing beyond the comfort zone

Courage

Applying courage to:

 Be unconventional and do what is right  Step up and take responsibility  Balance:

• Profit with people  • Self‐interest with service • Control with stewardship 

 Act like a moral leader

 Whistleblowing: Employee disclosure of illegal, immoral,  or unethical practices in the organization

Finding Personal Courage

Believe in a higher purpose

Draw strength from others

Harness frustration and anger

Take small steps

Complete:

Leader’s Self‐Insight 6.3

Self‐Assessment “Assess Your Moral Courage”

Video

“How important of a role does  morals and values play in business”

PHP Agency

Module 4: Leader as an Individual – respecting yourself

Module 5: Emotional Intelligence – respecting others

Module 6: Leading with Courage – respecting the organization

GUARDIAN Establishing TRUST

“Give Respect, Receive Trust”

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