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How to Navigate a Path to An Ethical Career  

Apr 1, 2022 By SmallBizClub

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 […]

Filed Under: Leadership Tagged With: Ethics

The Art of the Bluff

Feb 4, 2020 By Dave Brock

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 […]

Filed Under: Sales Activities Tagged With: Ethics, Sales

7 Delusions About Business Ethics Limit Future Growth

Oct 18, 2019 By Marty Zwilling

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 […]

Filed Under: Best Practices Tagged With: Ethics, Values

Do You Think Your Marketing is Ethical?

Aug 2, 2019 By Elaine Fogel

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 […]

Filed Under: Marketing Plans Tagged With: Ethics, Marketing

Exploring the Ethical Dilemmas of Corporate Gift Giving

Jul 9, 2019 By Ryan Kidman

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 […]

Filed Under: Tax and Accounting Tagged With: Ethics, Gifts, Taxes

5 Business Warning Signs That Signal Ethical Exposure

Jan 30, 2019 By Marty Zwilling

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 […]

Filed Under: Risk Management Tagged With: Culture, Ethics, Legal Issues, Mistakes, Transparency

You Are Watched, Mostly When Decisions Are Tough

Aug 3, 2018 By Dave Berkus

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 […]

Filed Under: Best Practices Tagged With: Decision Making, Ethics, Leadership, Legal Issues

You Are Your Company’s Moral Compass

Jun 27, 2018 By Dave Berkus

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 […]

Filed Under: Best Practices Tagged With: Ethics, Leadership, Making Decisions

What if You Come Across Juicy Competitor Information?

Feb 26, 2018 By Dave Berkus

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 […]

Filed Under: Best Practices Tagged With: Competitors, Ethics

7 Cultural Myths That Can Destroy Your Moral Compass

Nov 8, 2017 By Marty Zwilling

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 […]

Filed Under: Open Culture Tagged With: Culture, Ethics, Mistakes

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