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The authors begin with the premise that ethical conduct, defined as right action even when no one is watching, is essential for transformational leadership. Adhering to this principle, it is imperative for organizations to encourage the spiritual growth and moral tone of all staff members, while preserving their religious autonomy, in order to implement the vision of such powerful leadership. Byrum illustrates this point with the story of a married supervisor who, despite professing "Bible belt" religious traditions, openly carried on an extramarital affair with a female co-worker. His actions not only led to gossip but undermined the productivity and quality of the whole work environment. Other workers believed if the boss could ignore the rules they could also. Their loss of respect for him translated into reduced work performance and overall poor morale. Conversely, organizations built on mutual confidence, respect, and trust are strong. These foster authentic listening which leads to genuine consensus, but only when rooted in true integrity and accountability.
CONTENTS:
Section one: Ethics
Ethics: A basic introduction
Ethics and Accountability
Circles of fidelity
The fundamental ethical action:
creating a good place
Creating a good place survey
Walking the spiritual path
Section two: Vision
Introduction: Chickens with their heads cut off
Victor Frankl: A person of vision
Vision an anecdotal approach
Vision: an historical perspective
Transformational leadership
Section three: Trust
Introduction
The vital role of trust in modern organizations
Trust and the shadow
Trust and telling the truth
Trust and the commitment to families
Transformational leadership continued
Section four: Spirituality
Introduction: Spirituality and business?
Higher callings and spirituality
Appendix
The spiritual leadership institute
Leadership instruments
Self-study program.
CONTENTS:
Section one: Ethics
Ethics: A basic introduction
Ethics and Accountability
Circles of fidelity
The fundamental ethical action:
creating a good place
Creating a good place survey
Walking the spiritual path
Section two: Vision
Introduction: Chickens with their heads cut off
Victor Frankl: A person of vision
Vision an anecdotal approach
Vision: an historical perspective
Transformational leadership
Section three: Trust
Introduction
The vital role of trust in modern organizations
Trust and the shadow
Trust and telling the truth
Trust and the commitment to families
Transformational leadership continued
Section four: Spirituality
Introduction: Spirituality and business?
Higher callings and spirituality
Appendix
The spiritual leadership institute
Leadership instruments
Self-study program.