Kirk O. Hanson is a senior fellow at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics. Views are his own. The Markkula Center for Applied Ethics has published a series of essays over the past twenty years on ...

Fire service leadership demands operational proficiency and an unwavering commitment to ethical principles. The service’s complex and dynamic environment requires leaders who can navigate challenging ...

Most professions have a code of ethics which provides guidance regarding the scope of practice and the boundaries for practicing within a profession. The code is enforceable as well as aspirational.

Balancing personal values and business decisions is a common challenge for entrepreneurs. This article offers ten strategies to help leaders navigate ethical dilemmas in the business world. Do you ...

Core values serve as guiding principles that shape our attitudes, actions, and decisions. According to psychological research, values are fundamental beliefs that guide our choices and behaviors. They ...

The recent relocation of approximately 50 migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard is a stark reminder of the human consequences that occur when partisan politics influence immigration policies. It’s ...

Trust is, at its core, a deeply human phenomenon. When we step onto a bus, it's the driver we trust to bring us safely to our destination—but what about the bus? Can we place the same trust in it as ...

Sure, all organizational leaders understand the importance of core values - the guiding light that bonds a team with a shared sense of purpose for achieving common goals. But defining values is one ...

The need to consider ease, effectiveness and emotion in all decisions will become part of the department’s Code of Federal Regulations. The Veterans Affairs Department has been working to improve the ...

When I started my company at age 24, I had a big idea for a beauty salon and decided to dive in headfirst without worrying about obstacles. The approach served me well because it got me moving, but I ...