1. Character
It’s in the bag!

2. What is Character? Loyalty Integrity Inspiring Respect Courageous
Inherent set of complex attributes that determine a person’s moral and ethical actions and reactions.
Inspiring
Respect
Courageous
Honesty

3. When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends.
- Japanese Proverb

4. Character Counts! Trustworthiness “True blue" Respect The Golden Rule
Responsibility Solid and reliable like an oak
Fairness Dividing an orange into equal sections to share fairly
Caring Think of a heart
Citizenship Purple Heart

5. Ethics Standards of right and wrong that influence behavior
Not always a clear cut decision
Organizations are not ethical or unethical- individuals are
Typically if you hide decisions- they are unethical

6. Leadership Ethical leadership influences followers practices
Being ethical is part of having integrity or trustworthiness
When you lose trust, productivity will decrease overall

7. Making Ethical Decisions
The 4 Way Test: 4 Simple Questions
Is it the truth?
Is it fair to all concerned?
Will it build good will?
Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
If the answer is Yes- most likely a good decision.