Ethics 101: What Every Leader Needs To Know (101 Series)

Ethics 101: What Every Leader Needs To Know (101 Series)

by John C. Maxwell

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4.7 stars from 440 reviews

119 pages~2 hr readPublished by Center StreetPublished 2003-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

  • You're a manager or leader wrestling with real ethical dilemmas at work and want practical frameworks, not platitudes.
  • You respect John Maxwell's track record and want his perspective on why integrity actually drives bottom-line results.
  • You're building a company culture and suspect that doing right by people is smarter than cutting corners.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You're looking for a deep philosophical treatise on ethics—this is pragmatic and business-focused, not academic.
  • You want case studies from only tech or Fortune 500 companies; Maxwell draws from history, sports, and government too.
  • You've already read five Maxwell books this year and need fresh voices on leadership.

About this book

John C. Maxwell explores how the Golden Rule can deliver business benefits. He argues that following the Golden Rule is not only ethically sound but also a practical strategy for success in business and personal life. The book includes stories from history, business, government, and sports that demonstrate how leaders have applied this principle. Maxwell examines how the Golden Rule relates to challenging business situations such as layoffs, employee evaluations, and client billing. He identifies five common reasons people compromise their ethics and offers ways to overcome these moral obstacles. Maxwell explains how applying the Golden Rule in business can improve morale, boost productivity, strengthen teamwork, reduce employee turnover, and build client loyalty. The book combines practical examples with wisdom and humor.

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