254: Keys to Decoding Scandals, Cultivating Culture, and Being Respected as an Ethical Leader

Ever wonder why some leaders face scandals while others thrive ethically?Ethics violations can sneak up on you and erode your area’s performance.As someone who takes ethics seriously, you're likely deeply invested in fostering a culture of integrity within your organization. But how do you navigate the complexities of ethical leadership in a world where scandals and gray areas seem all too common?In this timely episode Laura chats with Rick Swegan, Advocate for Ethical Leadership, about the top ethical violations in leadership today and other fascinating takeaways including:💰How ethical organizations outperform their counterparts and why it matters beyond the bottom line.🪝Practical strategies to cultivate a workplace culture that attracts top talent and inspires loyalty.🔥The hidden dangers of overlooking ethical leadership and how it can impact your organization's reputation and success.Tune in now to gain valuable insights and actionable tips to elevate your leadership and steer your group towards ethical excellence.Would love for you to visit www.speakupwithlaura.com and jump on our email dispatch to get smart cookie communication tips weekly.ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:Certain principles cut across the lives of such leaders as they transcend traditional leadership roles and prioritize the well-being of the communities, economies, and global society they serve. They act from a clear ethical foundation even as they engage with issues that may not be found in a job description or easily measured by traditional metrics. Ethical leaders serve something greater than themselves. What matters is the objective of a better world, a better team, a better culture, a better future.Richard B. Swegan is an author and the founder and principal consultant of ARCH Performance. With a background in human resources and safety, Rick provides consulting to a variety of organizations on the developmental needs of potential leaders. Their new book, The Practice of Ethical Leadership – Insights from Psychology and Business in Building an Ethical Bottom Line, offers effective suggestions for developing ethical leaders. Learn more at ethicalbottomline.com.FOR YOU:Convinced about your executive presence when you walk into that meeting? Are you crushing your presentations? Do you use good metaphors? Such are the executive micro skills!!!To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up and make things better.In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome.