MORAL LEADERSHIP: DOING WHAT’S RIGHT IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO FOR YOU AND YOUR ORGANIZATION! Craig Dowden, Ph.D.

MORAL LEADERSHIP

THE BUSINESS CASE FOR MORAL LEADERSHIP

1) Providing a sense of purpose 2) Exhibiting humility 3) Practicing empathy WHAT IS MORAL LEADERSHIP?

P URPOSE

HUMILITY

1) Admitting mistakes 2) Spotlighting follower strengths 3) Modeling teachability/Openness to learning WHAT IS HUMBLE LEADERSHIP?

THE DARK SIDE OF EGO

EMPATHY

WHY EMPATHY MATTERS!

WHY EMPATHY MATTERS!

1) Look at our decisions from a position of ignorance. 2) Think about the possible ethical decisions we may face and plan accordingly. 3) Think about the situation we would most not want to be faced with and plan our response. HOW TO FOSTER MORAL DECISIONS

1) Identify our core values and determine what truly matters to us. 2) Check our ego at the door. 3) Be curious, ask open questions and engage in active listening. HOW TO FOSTER MORAL LEADERSHIP

Craig Dowden, Ph.D. Q UESTIONS AND C OMMENTS Thank you!