In the US, the consensus regarding the need for ethical business practice has been codified in The Revised Sentencing Guidelines and expanded by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Meeting the demands of these directives demands ethical leadership. As an example of ethical leadership of the highest order, consider the case of Jawaharlal Nehru.
In 1937, Nehru had just been elected to a second consecutive term as President of the Indian National Parliament. In a severe attack published in the Modern Review, one anonymous writer said that Nehru has all the makings of a dictator in him. He must be checked.
The author of this vitriolic article was none other than Nehru himself. Nehru understood that a leader is most ethical and effective when his or her power is limited. This great example of ethical leadership, draws three lessons:
- Ethical leaders do not hide from debate.
- Ethical leaders are active participants.
- Institutional sustainability comes first.
Source: Robert E. Berenbeim. (2006, Sept.) Ethical leadership. Leadership Excellence. 23(9), p.19-20.
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