Business, Economics & Law
7 Lenses: Learning the Principles and Practices of Ethical Leaderhip
by Linda Fisher Thornton
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7 Lenses is a strong resource for leaders who want to "do the right thing." The examples, graphics, cases and questions throughout the book provide a clear, actionable framework for engaging constituents deeply and building trust for the long term.
Lens 1 - Profit (What's in it for us?)
Lens 2 - Law (What do laws require?)
Lens 3 - Character (What demonstrates moral awareness
& competence?)
Lens 4 - People (What’s the impact on the well-being of
people?)
Lens 5 - Communities (How will we improve the
communities we serve?)
Lens 6 - Planet (How will we protect life, nature and
ecosystems?)
Lens 7 - Greater Good (How will we make life better for
future generations?)
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Selected by Skillsoft for its online Leadership and Business collection and featured as Book of the Month for October 2020's "Off the Bookshelf" virtual book club discussions.
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From the foreword by Stephen M.R. Covey, author of the New York Times bestseller, The Speed of Trust:
“This book meets an urgent need by providing a clear, detailed roadmap for ethical leadership There are plenty of books that approach ethical leadership at the theoretical level. What Linda has done in 7 Lenses is to develop a practical, actionable model that managers and leaders can use as a guide to make ethical choices in becoming ethical leaders. This book is a clear winner.”
Endorsements
This book is a thought-provoking look at ethical responses to leadership challenges. I highly recommend it as a tool for having meaningful discussions with leaders in your organization.
Dr. Mark Goulston, M.D., Co-Founder of Heartfelt Leadership and Author of International Best-Seller Just Listen
Thank you, Linda! It's about time we got past the simplistic rule-based do's and dont's approach to ethics that ties us in can't-win knots. 7 Lenses offers just the type of principle-based ethics leaders can use to take responsibility for the greatest number of wins across diverse contexts.
Christopher Avery, Founder and President, Partnerwerks, Inc.
7 Lenses is a CEO must-read for gaining a fresh perspective on ethical leadership and what it can mean to the success of your organization.
Chip Conley, Founder Joie de Vivre Hospitality and Fest300 and NY Times Best Selling Author of Emotional Equations
Author Biography
Linda Fisher Thornton is leading a movement to bring out the best in people and organizations through proactive ethical leadership. Named one of the Top 100 Thought Leaders in Trust by Trust Across America, Linda is CEO of Leading in Context LLC and Adjunct Associate Professor for The University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies. Linda's focus as a leadership development consultant is on understanding ethical responsibilities, using respectful interpersonal behavior and building high-trust workplaces where employees can do their best work. A recognized authority on the future of ethical leadership, she tells the human story of the kind of leadership we need - fully inclusive, respecting differences, and building trust inside organizations and across boundaries. Her business website is LeadinginContext.com.
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- Publisher Leading in Context LLC
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- Publication Country or regionUnited States
- FormatPaperback
- Primary Price 9.95 USD
- Pages160
- ReadershipGeneral
- Publish StatusPublished
- Copyright Year2017
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