High-performance ethics : 10 timeless principles for next-generation leadership / Wes Cantrell and James R. Lucas.

By: Cantrell, Wesley E
Contributor(s): Lucas, J. R. (James Raymond), 1950-
Language: English Publisher: Carol Stream, Ill. : Tyndale House Publishers, 2007Description: v, 254 pages ; 24 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781414303406 (hc); 9789717893006; 1414303408 (hc); 9781414303413 (sc); 1414303416 (sc)Subject(s): Conduct of life | Ethics | SuccessDDC classification: 170/.44 LOC classification: BJ1581.2 | .C252 2007Online resources: Table of contents only
Contents:
Introduction -- First things only: you can be great with the right priorities -- Ditch the distractions: you've got to keep your eye on the ball game, not the score -- Align with reality: never claim support for a bad cause -- Find symmetry: without whole-life symmetry, your life is on a creash course -- Respect the wise: if you can't honor the savvy, you're in the wrong organization -- Protect the souls: you can't climb very high on the backs of others -- Commit to the relationships: without your partners, big wins are a pipe dream -- Spread the wealth: if you take theirs, you'll lose yours -- Speak the truth: you can place a premium on truth and kill the grapevine -- Limit Your Desires: you can find a greener pasture, but it may be artificial turf -- Conclusion.
Summary: Do you have to lower your ethical standards in order to succeed at your job' High-Performance Ethics authors Wes Cantrell and James Lucas say that the answer is no. The authors outline ways to make ethical decisions (based on the Ten Commandments) that lead to highly successful business practices. High-Performance Ethics includes tips on how to lead a team with integrity, practical tools for resisting the pressure to compromise workplace standards, and encouragement for workers who want to see strong businesses--and strong values--thrive.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-253).

Introduction --
First things only: you can be great with the right priorities --
Ditch the distractions: you've got to keep your eye on the ball game, not the score --
Align with reality: never claim support for a bad cause --
Find symmetry: without whole-life symmetry, your life is on a creash course --
Respect the wise: if you can't honor the savvy, you're in the wrong organization --
Protect the souls: you can't climb very high on the backs of others --
Commit to the relationships: without your partners, big wins are a pipe dream --
Spread the wealth: if you take theirs, you'll lose yours --
Speak the truth: you can place a premium on truth and kill the grapevine --
Limit Your Desires: you can find a greener pasture, but it may be artificial turf --
Conclusion.

Do you have to lower your ethical standards in order to succeed at your job' High-Performance Ethics authors Wes Cantrell and James Lucas say that the answer is no. The authors outline ways to make ethical decisions (based on the Ten Commandments) that lead to highly successful business practices. High-Performance Ethics includes tips on how to lead a team with integrity, practical tools for resisting the pressure to compromise workplace standards, and encouragement for workers who want to see strong businesses--and strong values--thrive.

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