Ethical Leadership
NELD Conference
September 21, 2006
presented by
Nancy Casada, Purdue Extension Service
Goodness vs. Ethics
Do the four tests
the legal test
the stench test
the front page test
the mom test
Ethical Leadership
is the investment
of trust into people
who serve the
Common Good
Core Elements of Ethical
Leadership Decisions
Conscientiousness
+ Competencies
+ Commitment =
Ethical Leadership Decisions
Four Ethics Paradigms
Truth vs. Loyalty
Individuals vs. Community
Short term vs. Long term
Justice vs. Mercy
Principles for Resolving
Ethical Dilemmas
End Base Thinking
Rule Base Thinking
Care Base Thinking