The Courageous Leader (Part 5): Communicating Like a Courageous Leader

The video discusses the role of a courageous leader in an organization, emphasizing the importance of revisiting and communicating the code of ethics, making ethical decisions, and fostering a collaborative environment. It highlights the need for leaders to focus on purpose, mission, and values, and to be responsive and responsible. The video also provides examples of ethical audits and questions to consider for promoting ethical behavior within a company.

What is a key aspect of revisiting the code of ethics in an organization?

• Focusing solely on financial outcomes

• Using terms like right versus wrong

• Involving only the leadership team

• Ensuring it is current and involves everyone's input

How can an organization ensure its ethics training is effective?

• By ensuring it is ongoing and inclusive

• By making it a one-time event

• By limiting it to online formats

• By focusing only on compliance

What question should a courageous leader ask when making decisions?

• Should we be doing this?

• How much will it cost?

• Can we do this?

• Who will benefit the most?

What is a challenge in ethical decision-making?

• Ignoring community needs

• Balancing short-term and long-term goals

• Focusing only on individual benefits

• Prioritizing financial gains over ethics

What is a responsibility of a courageous leader?

• Focusing on personal success

• Managing trust and working for the common good

• Being the sole source of power

• Owning all decisions

How should misconduct be handled within a company?

• Ignored if it involves leadership

• Swiftly, firmly, and justly

• Handled only by external parties

• Addressed only during annual reviews

What should executive leadership model for the rest of the company?

• Personal achievements

• Ethical behavior

• Financial success

• Competitive spirit