Abstract
It is imperative to underscore the urgent need for values-based leadership worldwide – in our governments, academic institutions, and businesses. The lack thereof explains the collapse of global companies such as Enron, Tyco, Lehman Brothers, WorldCom, and Global Crossing due to unethical practices. This clarion call to inject principled decision-making in all forms of life and work is demarcated by inspiring examples of ethical leaders including Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Mother Teresa. It places emphasis more on the “means” of attainment rather than on “ends” to excel as ethical leaders. It outlines the characteristics of values-based leaders and justifies the relevance of values-based leadership in today’s world. It concludes with the postulate that creating a better legacy for future generations is predicated upon living one’s values and principles.
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Rao, M.S.
(2017)
"Values-Based Leadership,"
The Journal of Values-Based Leadership: Vol. 10
:
Iss.
2
, Article 5.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22543/0733.102.1185
Available at:
https://scholar.valpo.edu/jvbl/vol10/iss2/5
