Css ethics beyond thou shalt not
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The document presents a discussion by Dr. Charles A. Weinstein on positive ethics and the importance of ethical leadership for meaningful engagement in various fields. It outlines ethical decision-making frameworks, including virtue ethics and utilitarianism, and emphasizes the role of ethical leaders in fostering environments that support employee engagement and professional development. Additionally, it highlights best practices from hospice care to enhance teamwork and mutual support within organizations.
Css ethics beyond thou shalt not
- 1. Beyond ”Thou Shalt Not:” Ethics for a Meaningful and Successful Life College of Saint Scholastica February 24, 2011 Charles A. Weinstein, Ph.D.
- 2. I am honored join you today… • Positive Ethics? • Ethical Decision-Making • The Ethics of Engagement • The Power of Purpose
- 3. “Business ethics is so…negative.”
- 4. Ethical leaders empower others to improve the world
- 5. Who needs ethical leadership?
- 7. Ethical Decision Making • Authority or Traditions. • Conscience or gut feel. • Name-calling OR • Ethical frameworks • Analytical thinking • Constructive discussion
- 8. Prevailing Ethical Theories • Virtue Ethics • Rights-Based Theories • Kantianism • Utilitarianism
- 9. 3,000 years in 5 minutes Aristotle John Locke Immanuel Kant J.S. Mill b. 384 BCE b. 1632 b. 1724 b. 1806 Think “OMAR”: Outcomes – Motives – Agent – Rights
- 10. Ethical Discussion Framework Outcomes Motives Agent Rights • Articulate position (or competing positions). • Define disagreements or points of contention. • Clarify terms and concepts • Seek and clarify situation facts and objective data • Analyze positions
- 11. Measuring Engagement • Retention • Safety • Customer Service • Productivity • Profitability Source: Gallup G12 Summary
- 12. Employee Engagement Drivers • Clear expectations for performance • Adequate materials and equipment • Ability to succeed in assigned roles • A supervisor who cares about subordinates • Co-workers committed to quality work • Opportunities to learn and grow Source: Gallup G12 Summary
- 13. Learning from Sisyphus • Sisyphus angered gods through a variety of antics. “Accounts vary.” • His sentence was the worst thing the storytellers could imagine for a smart, engaged person.
- 14. A virtuous cycle Purpose Pride Expectations Performance
- 15. ELA “Firefighter’s Paradox” Where can we protect more lives and property?
- 16. Best Practices from Hospice Care • Group sessions to process, share (and grieve). • Individual relationships pervade teams and enterprise. • Culture of mutual support and awareness
- 17. The oldest leadership seminar If we • Safety and comfort aren’t telling stories, • Tactical information others surely are! • Problem-solving • Strategic decisions • Who are we???
- 18. Thank you for your attention! Charles A. Weinstein, Ph.D. Ethical Leaders in Action, LLC cweinstein@ethinact.com 651-646-1512 “We enable ethical leaders to achieve extraordinary results”