Tips for Ethically Integrating AI Into Your Business

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Artificial intelligence has become an integral part of the world, permeating everything from chatbots on customer service websites to personalized recommendations on streaming platforms. As businesses adopt AI technology, it becomes crucial to focus on its operational benefits. However, you must also consider the ethical implications that come with integration. Following are some tips for…

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How to Navigate a Path to An Ethical Career  

Navigating the pathways of an ethical career can feel more like being in a maze than following a map. But it doesn’t have to be that way, says Jozef J Opdeweegh, international CEO and author of Fair Value: Reflections on Good Business. By being true to our values (and clear about those of the organizations…

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The Art of the Bluff

I was stunned and appalled to read an article sponsored by a major sales publication promoting the “Art of the bluff.” The author was cautious to highlight the negative connotations around bluffing—the feeling of manipulation, the proximity to lying, and the knife edge a “bluffer’ must walk to avoid lying. Trying as hard as I…

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7 Delusions About Business Ethics Limit Future Growth

New entrepreneurs tend to focus only on getting the product right, and assume that the right culture and ethics will come later simply by hiring good people. In fact, they need an early focus on developing their moral compass, as well as setting the right ethical tone. Building an ethical business is more than just…

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Do You Think Your Marketing is Ethical?

If I asked your customers whether your marketing is ethical or not, what do you think they’d say? If you’re unsure what “ethical marketing” is… “Ethical marketing refers to the application of marketing ethics into the marketing process. Briefly, marketing ethics refers to the philosophical examination, from a moral standpoint, of particular marketing issues that…

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Exploring the Ethical Dilemmas of Corporate Gift Giving

During the last holiday season, The Ladders published an article citing research on the motivational benefits of gift giving in the workplace. A survey by the Advertising Specialty Institute showed that 42% of employers gave gifts to their employees. When you are looking for ways to motivate your staff, you should show appreciation and reward…

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5 Business Warning Signs That Signal Ethical Exposure

Based on my years of experience working with entrepreneurs, I strongly believe that most of you start your business with the highest of ideals, but have no idea how many situations you will face that don’t have clear-cut answers, or raise ethical dilemmas. For example, how should you handle a cash flow crisis, where you…

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You Are Watched, Mostly When Decisions Are Tough

If you have been in management or an entrepreneur long enough, you will have experienced the gray area of decision-making where ethics, the law, your needs and expediency all collide. This is the time when you are paid the big bucks, and when others aware of your plight will be watching most carefully. It is…

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You Are Your Company’s Moral Compass

Here’s yet another story that you may identify with—or have yet to experience in your business life. It’s one of those that define your leadership for all to see, sometimes based upon decisions made in the moment—such as this one. A story of a CEO’s snap judgment call Years ago, when I was CEO of…

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What if You Come Across Juicy Competitor Information?

Many of us belong to industry associations and find ourselves at conferences and trade shows with time to spend with competitors. Some of these are old friends; some even former associates. It is natural to want to associate with these people for many reasons, certainly socially. Most CEOs want to obtain information about their competitors…

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