Ever heard of heroes that lead by intimidating others? Or managers that lead by fist? Wait a minute—that did happen…
We all know that the press is full with examples of leaders who haven’t followed the basics of leadership ethics as they should. Just think Enron !

That leaders are often seen as bossy, controlling, and manipulative doesn’t make the already though topic ethics any easier. Still, when following some of the basic ethics of good leadership, leading a pack can be much easier than initially thought.

Simply put, leaders are people that followers can look up to and take as their hero.

Unfortunately, too often leaders appear as predators / hunters, willing to prey on those that appear to have weaker personalities. They are actually dangerous because their real goal at work is to “score”—to get another trophy (much the way a real hunter might).

On the other hand, a great many leaders lead by example.

Do you?

Do you attract followers without intimidation?

How obvious is it that you lead in the right direction?

Do you lead from the front?

Demonstrate that you are leading safely and wisely?

Leaders demonstrate that they have their followers’ interests at heart; showing they are valued, and listened to.

What about your values?

Are they known?

Do you live by them daily?

Not just at work but also outside the working place?

Even the slightest transgression will be noticed. As a result, the leader loses respect.

Leadership ethics involves living to certain values, not enforcing them upon those that are lead.

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