Being in Integrity Integrity starts with self…..who we are BEING at all times. What we think, what we say and what we do. Some would say integrity is simply: I am. When we show up as someone who is true to their words, actions and deeds; we can truly become a leader with integrity. As …
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I recently had a discussion with my colleague and friend, Stephen McGhee, about a concept developed by Drs. Ron and Mary Hulnick at the University of Santa Monica. And it resonates well with Aden Leadership.
You’ve probably heard the classic riddle about the chicken and the egg, but have you heard the business fable about the chicken and the pig?
It goes something like this…
We all know the Wizard of Oz doesn’t exist—shhh, don’t tell the little ones!—but it’s fun to think he might. Especially when we imagine the adventures we would have on the journey along the Yellow Brick Road.
In the book, “The Road to Character,” New York Times columnist David Brooks performs an exploration into personal characteristics that lead to a meaningful life, as well as examples of historical personalities who have worked through character challenges marked by deep humility, pointing to some helpful themes that can be applied to service leadership.
Imagine for a moment the positive effects of considering others’ needs as a standard of business. You are still conducting business, yet in this new paradigm, gaining a competitive edge is based on inspiring employees to do their best work and operating as an ethical business.
Starting with the most limited view of leadership, the Great Man Theory (being male-centric and genetically based) and working our way down the list, we can see that with each new theory, more consideration is given to behaviors, circumstances and relationships.
