Ethikos Weekly Editor’s Picks – January 28, 2015

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Ethikos Editors Picks

Okay to Cheat at Home but Not Okay to Cheat on the Field?

Rick Nauert, PhD, of PsychCentral:
As the nation attempts to rebound from the latest sports ethics controversy, emerging research reviews public perceptions of on-the field ethics as compared to public opinion on interpersonal or moral behavior.
In the research, University of Michigan investigators attempt to explain why fans and sponsors dropped Lance Armstrong but stayed loyal to Tiger Woods. Read more

Why Doing Business Ethically Makes for Better Business

Philippa Foster Back writing for the Chartered Management Institute:
Many companies make the mistake of tackling ethical problems only once they have arisen. A reputation takes years to build, but can be lost overnight following an ethical lapse. Talking about ethical issues and training staff can help to encourage an ethical culture – one in which employees do the right thing, because it is the right thing to do. Read more

Three Reasons Your Ethics Code Probably Stinks and Three Ways to Fix It

From Christopher Bauer, PhD, CSP, CFS:
Without even seeing it, I’ll bet your ethics code stinks.
It’s a harsh assertion but strong odds are in my favor. Why? Because so many of the codes I’ve read – and I read a lot of them in my line of work – can be categorized into one of three impressively unhelpful types. Read more

What’s Lurking in Our Workplaces

Stephen Paskoff, writing for the ELI Blog:
Here’s a famous optical illusion. When you look at it, you’ll see either a young woman or an older woman. Your friend who’s sitting right next to you may see a young woman gazing off to the side, while you see an elderly woman with her eyes cast downward. Who’s right? Both of you — the drawing contains both images. Read more

The 7 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make as a Leader

From Jason Demers contributing to Inc.:
Leadership is a tricky path, and for inexperienced leaders, it can be intimidating. While every person’s leadership style is unique, and no approach to leadership is perfect, there are certain critical mistakes that can compromise the respect and effectiveness of your team. Read more