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555: Lead with Your Values to Advance Your Career with the Wharton School’s G. Richard Shell (an Encore Presentation of Episode 381)
Nov 26, 2024
G. Richard Shell, a Professor at the Wharton School and an expert in business ethics, shares insights on maintaining integrity at work. He emphasizes using the OODA loop to navigate values conflicts and highlights the importance of aligning career choices with core values. The discussion explores how negative emotions inform ethical dilemmas and introduces the P-A-I-S model to tackle situational pressures. Shell advocates for effective communication and offers tools for ethical decision-making, all while promoting his book, 'The Conscience Code', to guide leaders in advancing their careers through values.
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Quick takeaways
- Navigating ethical dilemmas involves recognizing values conflicts and taking structured action to uphold personal integrity in the workplace.
- Emotional responses like anger and guilt can motivate individuals to address injustices and make principled decisions that align with their values.
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The Challenge of Conscience in the Workplace
Navigating ethical dilemmas in professional life often presents gut-wrenching choices for individuals. These choices can range from witnessing a colleague falsifying reports to dealing with inappropriate behavior from superiors. The pressure to conform or remain silent can lead individuals to compromise their values, risking both their careers and personal integrity. Therefore, understanding how to confront these challenges and take principled stances without jeopardizing one’s job is crucial for personal and professional growth.
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