Entrepreneurship and Vetrepreneurship
Personal and Business Ethics: Why do we misbehave?
What gets in the way of happiness and success? Lots of things. Our ethical foundations and practices are a great place to start. We misbehave for three reasons: altruism, delicious temptations, and vulnerabilities. Altruism “Just helping” Cutting corners Turning a blind eye Hiding the truth for or from others Giving overly generous or false feedback …
Read MoreEthical Portals: What keeps us honest?
Our Moral Compass is like a beacon that lets sailors know when they are headed in the right direction. Passing with a green beacon on your right indicates a path toward deeper waters. Passing with a red beacon on the right indicates a safe return home to shore. Red Right Returning is the phrase mariners…
Read MoreWhat do I now?: Dr. Red Shoe’s Ethical Worksheet
Everyone faces ethical challenges. One big problem is how to think about what needs doing with whom, when, and how. This ethical worksheet has helped hundreds of clients and friends. Give it a try and please let me know of any recommended changes and improvements. Thanks! Dr. Red Shoe’s Ethical Worksheet 1. What are the…
Read MoreEthics: Reporting an incident
When reporting an incident or supporting a reporter, consider these: Listen carefully and objectively to their concerns. Acknowledging a complaint does not mean you are validating it. Just listen carefully. Assure them that a process exists to handle these situations and that you will report the concerns if they cannot or will not. Ask them…
Read MoreEthical Awareness Plan
Ethical leaders in ethical workplaces must be self-aware. “How did you do today?” Thomas Shanks, SJ, PhD, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics offers five questions to foster self-awareness at the end of each day. Ask yourself: Did I practice my values? Did I do more good than harm? Did I treat others with dignity and respect?…
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