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Ethical leadership does not occur by accident. It is a conscious decision. Leaders must be in tune with the world as the world is to understand circumstances and to purposefully respond in ways that honor individuals' needs, values, and goals if they are to be effective. When leaders are focused on the long-term, they understand that operating ethically improves relations and the organization's status among the outside community.
Ethical leadership helps establish a positive work environment—one that fosters ethical behaviors in turn creating a positive cycle that inspires staff to give their best. In addition to increasing productivity, it fosters loyalty—staff have less incentive to move elsewhere thus lowering turnover rates.
Unconscious leaders, the kind that are easily overruled by instincts and habits, tend to pursue goals that are not conducive to the health and productivity of the organization. More so, behaving unethically can deteriorate a person's self-esteem, causing suboptimal performance preventing a person from expressing their full potential.
Traits of an Ethical Leader:
-Knows their own principles/values.
-Their words and performances are aligned with their values and are visible to everyone.
-Is honest, transparent, respectful, just, and consistent.
-Has low tolerance for deviations from ethical codes.
-Observes carefully to identify potential issues.
-Is not afraid to raise concerns pertaining to found issues.
-Admits mistakes and when needed shares a recovery plan without minimizing circumstances.
-Assumes full responsibility and by doing so avoids ineffectiveness, inaction, confusion thus saving time, money, and resources.
-Puts their team and organization before their own interests.
-Is at the front when the organization/team experiences rough waters giving direction and helping others get through the storm.
-Acts with fairness and integrity.
-Knows their own principles/values.
-Their words and performances are aligned with their values and are visible to everyone.
-Is honest, transparent, respectful, just, and consistent.
-Has low tolerance for deviations from ethical codes.
-Observes carefully to identify potential issues.
-Is not afraid to raise concerns pertaining to found issues.
-Admits mistakes and when needed shares a recovery plan without minimizing circumstances.
-Assumes full responsibility and by doing so avoids ineffectiveness, inaction, confusion thus saving time, money, and resources.
-Puts their team and organization before their own interests.
-Is at the front when the organization/team experiences rough waters giving direction and helping others get through the storm.
-Acts with fairness and integrity.
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