What is the Greater Good?

What is the Greater Good?

As leaders, we must think beyond our own interests to the interests of those we lead and serve, and the interests of communities and the world. We must take a long-term view, keeping in mind the broad effects of our day-to-day decisions.

Many people refer to the “greater good” as an important part of leading ethically, and use different words to describe it. The descriptions collectively paint a picture of a responsibility to think beyond ourselves and to work for a better, inclusive society.

Top 100 Thinkers in Management, Leadership and Business

It is no surprise that there is not just one list of thinkers in management, leadership and business. There are many, and they vary in scope and topic.

Here is a wonderful sampling of some of the top thinkers that impact business, management and responsible leadership:

Thinking Beyond Disciplines: Why We Need it

What is Transdiciplinarity?

The Institute for the Future and the University of Phoenix Research Institute list transdisciplinarity as #7 in a list of skills critical for Workforce 2020. They define it as “understanding concepts across multiple disciplines.”

Leadership and…Making Responsible Choices

5 Ways to Make Responsible Choices. Author’s Note: This week’s post is designed as a discussion-starter for leader groups and leadership classes. To use it that way, have each leader read the articles in advance, then discuss how to apply the 5 Ways when you gather as a group.

Top 10 Trends in Ethical Business Leadership 2010

This is a list of the top 10 trends that I have observed this year that are redefining “ethical leadership.” Feel free to post a comment about other ethical business leadership trends you’ve observed that are moving responsible leadership forward.