Develop Ethical Leaders for Future and Now

 

Miss Fazila Ishfaq in collaboration with WBM Foundation working on Ethical Leadership.

Making decisions can be tough when you are aiming to do the right thing and make ethical choices in the face of complicated issues. Even though it’s challenging, being an ethical leader is crucial to having a fair and functional business. In this beginner’s guide to ethical leadership, we’ll discuss the primary theories and why it matters. We’ll also provide traits that an ethical leader should have and give examples of being ethical at work that you can use in your day-to-day life.

Ethical leadership demonstrates a high regard for values. The principles of ethical leadership include honesty, justice, respect, community and integrity.

Understanding ethical leadership theory

Ethical leadership there is often referred to as the ‘4 V’ model. The four V's are:

·         Values
Core values based on morality that drive decision-making. 

·         Vision
A big picture idea of what will benefit everyone involved. 

·         Voice
Having your own unique sense of self while leaving room for others to do the same. 

·         Virtue
Behaving in a way that aligns with all of the above.