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Becoming an Ethical Leader
Prioritize ethics in the workplacePreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 6 lessons.
Advanced Provider : KnowledgeCity 6 Lessons · 23m in Arabic, English, Spanish
Course Description
Ethical leadership isn't just the right thing to do. It's a strategic imperative for corporate success. Yet many leaders don’t prioritize this quality in their everyday work. Ethical leadership has many benefits, making it worth any leader’s time. Employees who believe their leaders are honest, fair, and act with integrity are more likely to be engaged and productive. People want to work for companies they believe in, with leaders they respect. Employees who feel valued are more likely to stay with the company for the long-term, reducing turnover costs and creating a stable, experienced workforce. And customers want to do business with companies that share their values. Ethical leadership helps you build a positive brand image that resonates with your target audience. If your company is involved in an ethical scandal, it can damage your brand reputation for years to come.
In this course on Becoming an Ethical Leader, you will learn about ethical leadership, its key qualities, and why it’s so valuable for the workplace. You’ll explore how to evaluate your own ethics to work toward your goals as an ethical leader. And you’ll learn about conflicts of interest and how to ethically deal with them. By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills to be an accountable, ethical leader.
What You'll Learn
- Recognize the key qualities of an ethical leader
- Evaluate your own ethics as a leader to work toward your goals
- Explain what a conflict of interest is and how ethical leaders respond to them
- Identify ways to hold yourself and others accountable in the workplace
- Examine why ethical leadership is valuable for the workplace
Key Takeaways
- Ethical leadership is presented as a strategic imperative for corporate success, not just the right thing to do.
- Employees who believe their leaders are honest, fair, and act with integrity are more likely to be engaged and productive.
- Employees who feel valued are more likely to stay long-term, reducing turnover costs and creating a stable, experienced workforce.
- Ethical leadership helps build a positive brand image, while an ethical scandal can damage brand reputation for years.
- The course aims to give you the skills to be an accountable, ethical leader.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in this course?
You will learn about ethical leadership, its key qualities, and why it is valuable for the workplace. You will explore how to evaluate your own ethics, learn about conflicts of interest and how to ethically deal with them, and identify ways to hold yourself and others accountable.
What skills does this course develop?
The course focuses on Ethical Leadership and managing Organizational Conflict.
What topics are covered in the lessons?
The lessons cover an Introduction, The Value of Ethical Leadership, Examining Your Ethics, Ethical Decision-Making, Holding Yourself Accountable, and a Test Your Knowledge section.
What will I be able to do by the end of the course?
By the end of the course, you will have the skills to be an accountable, ethical leader.
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HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®)
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Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®)
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