1. Leadership Ethics
by Chad Stoskopf

2. Ethics
Is a derivative of the Greek word ethos, meaning customs, conduct, or character
Is concerned with the kinds of values and morals
Is concerned with the virtuousness of individuals

3. Definitions of Ethical Leadership
“Is the influence of a moral person who moves others to do the right thing in the right way for the right reasons – Ciulla, 2003
Is a process by which a good person rightly influences others to accomplish a common good: to make the world a better, fairer, and more humane.

4. Ethical Theories Two major domains
Conduct – actions (respect, service, justice)
The way a leader goes about his/her work
“do the ends justify the means”
Abu Ghraib - Iraq
Character – who you are
Refers to a person that is seen as a good and honorable person
Aristotle – moral person demonstrates the virtues of courage, generosity, self-control, honesty, sociability, modesty, fairness, and justice.

5. Teleological Theories
Derived from telos – meaning “ends” or “purposes”, try to answer ?’s ab0ut right or wrong by focusing on whether a persons conduct will produce desirable consequences
3 different teleological approaches:
Ethical Egoism
Utilitarianism
Altruism

6. Deontological Theory
Deos – “duty” – not only looks at the consequences (teleological) but also whether the action itself is good.
Example – Bill Clinton

7. Virtue based Theories about leader’s character
Focus on who people are as people
Rather than tell people what to do, tell people what to be
Help people become more virtuous through training and development
Examples: courage, honesty, fairness, justice, integrity, humility

8. Servant Leadership Robert Greenleaf developed in the 70’s
Strong altruistic overtones
These leaders are attentive to the needs of their followers.
Example – mythical travelers

9. 5 Principles of Leadership

10. Respect Service Treat other people’s values and decisions with respect
Allow others to be themselves with creative wants and desires
Approach others with a sense of unconditional worth and value individual differences
Leaders who show respect treat others as worthy human beings
A duty to help others pursue their own legitimate interests and goals
To be stewards of the organization’s vision; in serving others they: clarify, nurture, and integrate the vision with, not for, organization members
An ethical responsibility to make decisions that are beneficial to their followers’ welfare

11. Build Community Honest
Influence the group toward a common goal
Takes into account purposes of everyone in the group
Is attentive to interests of the community and culture
Does not force others or ignore intentions of others
Central to the theory of transformational leadership
Authentic
Tell the truth with a balance of openness and candor while monitoring what is appropriate to disclose in a particular situation
Example – Job in Chicago
Don’t promise if you can’t deliver.

12. Just Place issues of fairness at the center of their decision making
Treat people equally – coaching example
No favorites
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”

13. The Principle of Distributive Justice

14. Strengths The research is timely – moral leadership is in high demand!
Ethics is a integral part of leadership, leadership is not amoral.
Highlights principles and virtues that are important in ethical leadership.

15. Weaknesses It is an area of research in its early stage of development
Relies on very few people and their essay/texts are influenced by personal opinion

16. Application Can be applied to people at all levels
Because leadership is moral, being a leader demands awareness of how are ethics define our leadership
We can learn how these ethics principles affect us and improve our leadership