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\nClocking in at just 81 pages, Ethics 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know<\/i><\/a> is a short but powerful ethics primer written by leadership expert, John C. Maxwell. In Ethics 101<\/i>, Maxwell argues that although virtually everyone claims they want <\/i>businesses to behave more ethically, most of us take ethical shortcuts in our own lives, failing to display the same integrity we request from others.<\/p>\n Fortunately, Maxwell suggests that ethics don\u2019t need to be complicated. Instead, he encourages executives to follow the Golden Rule, meaning you should treat others in business the way you want them to treat you. Although the tenet is a simple one, Maxwell argues that it acts as a compass for any <\/i>type of business.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Notable Quotes<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Although The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything<\/i><\/a> was first published in 2006, it remains on Amazon\u2019s bestseller list even to this day. People are clearly taken with its premise that trust–and how quickly you establish it–is the single most critical component of successful leadership.<\/p>\n Perhaps more importantly, Covey maintains that trust yields better business results, and he offers plenty of relevant examples to make his case. In the book, he also identifies 13 behaviors of high-trust leaders, while explaining how the concept of trust relates to a variety of different scenarios.<\/p>\n With over 2,000 5-star reviews, The Speed of Trust<\/i> is a must-read if you want to learn how you can promote greater trust in your personal and professional relationships.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Notable Quotes<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Although The Transparency Sale: How Unexpected Honesty and Understanding the Buying Brain Can Transform Your Results<\/i><\/a> only focuses on the selling aspect of business ethics, it has a powerful (albeit counterintuitive) message: by being upfront about your product\u2019s flaws, you can close bigger and better deals faster.<\/p>\n As Caponi points out, customers are naturally skeptical of 5-star reviews and the notion of product perfection \u2026 plus, with the advent of the Internet, they have tons of information at their disposal and can easily find out your product\u2019s shortcomings anyways.<\/p>\n That\u2019s why \u201cunexpected honesty\u201d is such a successful sales strategy for those in sales and marketing. In the book, Caponi explains how to use a transparent approach throughout the entire buying lifecycle, illustrating his points with several real-life examples.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Notable Quotes<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Nice guys don\u2019t always finish last–at least, not according to John Mackey. In his book, Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business<\/i><\/a>, <\/i>the Whole Foods co-founder suggests that businesses don\u2019t solely prioritize profitability but instead, follow a conscious capitalism paradigm in which the focus is on creating value for all stakeholders, such as customers, employees, shareholders, vendors, society, and the environment.<\/p>\n In Conscious Capitalism<\/i>, you\u2019ll learn practical advice for operating more ethically, following the four principles of Conscious Capitalism, a visionary philosophy that\u2019s already practiced by a number of highly successful companies, including Trader Joe\u2019s, Harley-Davidson, Google, Panera Bread, Starbucks, Costco, and Southwest Airlines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Notable Quotes<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n In Intentional Integrity: How Smart Companies Can Lead an Ethical Revolution<\/i><\/a>, former Airbnb Chief Ethics Officer Robert Chesnut argues that although we\u2019re all capable of dishonesty, most companies spend little time talking about it–which is a problem because companies that don\u2019t take integrity seriously are doomed to fail.<\/p>\n Chesnut then provides a 6-step process for leaders, so they can foster a culture of integrity in the workplace, before identifying the 10 most common integrity issues. With lots of real-world examples, Intentional Integrity–<\/i>which made Inc. Magazine\u2019s \u201cTop 10 Business Books of 2020\u201d list— <\/i>is a compelling read for anyone interested in business ethics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Notable Quotes<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n There\u2019s a common belief in business that to succeed, you have to cut corners. After all, everybody\u2019s doing it–right?<\/i> Although Huntsman maintains that \u201cethical corner-cutting has risen faster than the price of a gallon of gas,\u201d he makes a strong case against the practice in Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n Huntsman should know. He built a $12 billion-dollar company from scratch, and along the way, he faced many difficult decisions, unforeseen obstacles, and tough times–yet he still managed to succeed without compromising his values. In this inspiring book, he provides real-world examples that illustrate how he did it, and more importantly, he offers practical advice on how you can too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Notable Quotes<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n In Business Ethics: An Ethical Decision-Making Approach<\/i><\/a>, business ethics professor Mark S. Schwartz takes an in-depth look at the elements that determine someone\u2019s moral character. Along the way, he keeps things entertaining by offering relevant, real-world examples to illustrate various concepts.<\/p>\n Schwartz also examines what prevents ethical behavior, before providing a \u201c3P\u201d framework for making ethical decisions: the public test (would you want your decision to be made public?), the parent test (what would you tell your child to do?), and the pillow test (can you sleep peacefully at night having made your decision?).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Notable Quotes<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Gilbert kicks off The Noble Edge: Reclaiming an Ethical World One Choice at a Time<\/i><\/a> in a compelling way, as he recounts how his hot meal delivery company was destroyed by an unethical competitor. Fortunately for his readers, that experience prompted Gilbert to earn a Ph.D. specializing in leadership ethics before becoming an author and international ethics consultant.<\/p>\n In this award-winning book, Gilbert uses humorous anecdotes, personal stories, and real-world examples to illustrate how you can bring ethics into your home, boardroom, community, and beyond. The book covers a lot of ground, providing three research-proven steps and nine principles for leading an ethically-driven life.<\/p>\n Although The Noble Edge\u2019s<\/i> focus isn\u2019t solely on business ethics, it\u2019s still an inspirational book that\u2019s well worth a read. Business executives, in particular, will appreciate the chapter covering Enron and corporate ethics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Notable Quotes<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
<\/span>2. The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span>3. The Transparency Sale by Todd Caponi<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/b>4. Conscious Capitalism by John Mackey and Raj Sisodia<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/b>5. Intentional Integrity by Robert Chesnut<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/b>6. Winners Never Cheat by Jon M. Huntsman, Sr.<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/b>7. Business Ethics by Mark S. Schwartz<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span>8. The Noble Edge by Christopher Gilbert<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n
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