The Rabbi and The Shrink Grapple with the Ethical Grays

Join The Rabbi and The Shrink as we confront dilemmas that challenge speakers’ values and integrity in this lively, interactive program. Rethink strategies essential to navigate obvious and unexpected ethical landmines.
Revitalize your professional ethics and practices. Explore what to say to whom, where, when, and how as we promote a vibrant, judgment-free, and ethical workplace culture.

KEY QUESTIONS

Three common challenges spark candid conversation, followed by discussion topics solicited from participants.

• When does self-censoring become ethical compromise?
• How do we respond to ethical missteps toward ourselves and others?
• How do we negotiate the slippery slope of delicious humor?

TAKEAWAYS 

1. Identify ethical conflicts specific to speakers
2. Evaluate the wisdom of and context for self-censoring
3. Examine diplomatic solutions for addressing thorny topics
4. Manage the tension between ethical expectations for ourselves and for others
5. Develop strategies to diffuse conflicts before they happen

RELEVANCE TO YOUR BUSINESS SUCCESS

Ethics are complicated as business environments continuously change. It’s not enough to know what is ethical; we must prepare ourselves to face real-life challenges. Frank discussion and civil debate foster clarity in values, issues, and solutions that may save a contract, a conference, and the reputation of all parties. Update your mindset and skills as we explore effective communication strategies.

ACTION STEPS 

1. Clarify your core values
2. Define your personal code of ethical behavior
3. Rehearse uncomfortable conversations with advisors, colleagues, clients, and vendors
4. Anticipate potential points of conflict
5. Design and implement ethical speaking practices

ABOUT

Dr. Margarita Gurri, CSP, aka Dr. Red Shoe, is a global speaker, licensed psychologist, misbehavior expert, and author. She works with leaders and teams to solve people problems to bring out the best in everyone throughout conflict, crisis, and ethical challenges.

Rabbi Yonason Goldson, aka the Ethics Ninja, works with business leaders to create a culture of ethics, setting higher standards to limit liability while earning loyalty and trust. His writing, videos, and programs apply ancient wisdom to the challenges of the modern world.

Together, they host The Rabbi and the Shrink: Everyday Ethics Unscripted, a weekly podcast that elevates critical thinking, promotes civil conversation, and inspires right action.