Chapter 12Demonstrating Integrity
Ethical behavior is a key characteristic of the global leader of the future. Young leaders place great value on ethics, think they are sorely lacking in current leaders, and feel that ethical behavior will become the most important characteristic of future leaders.[1] This is not surprising in a time when shredding documents, creative accounting, and ruthless tactics come to light in the media on a fairly regular basis.
In this new atmosphere global leaders must draw on more than status in the hierarchy to motivate those in their spheres of influence and to produce results. They will depend on their ability to build trust and respect within the organization if they are to motivate and lead people who are beyond ...
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