The Eleven Traits of an Ethical Leader

• They focus on the right thing and act to make it so.

• They provide transparency.

• They solicit the wisdom of all those with an interest

in the organization and weigh it into their decisions.

• They engender a culture of trust.

• They defer authority to those closest to the task.

• They credit those who make positive contributions.

• They take ownership of mistakes and errors as

opportunities to learn and improve.

• They have the courage to make unpopular decisions.

• They treat everyone with respect and courtesy.

• They recognize that what’s best for all stakeholders

is best for the organization.

                                                    They lead by example.