How Missing Ethics Makes a Mess of Organizations

Season 10 Episode 23

Guest: Greg Moran, C-level leadership executive & consultant

The business landscape is littered with fallen firms of questionable ethics. Enron is just one example. But the stumbles of today’s organisations – from Boeing to Columbia University – may be rooted in the lack of a clear ethical framework from the top.

That’s the thesis of guest Greg Moran, who lays out the evidence with host Maureen Metcalf in this episode. It’s not mere philosophical debate; as Enron showed, missing a formal ethical code is a very real existential threat.

Here’s what Greg and Maureen cover:

1. The distinction you need to know between morality and ethics;
2. Why it’s concerning that so many college grads haven’t seriously pondered their values as they enter your workforce; and
3. The critical role ethics play in getting your organization through a crisis.

Other episodes you’ll enjoy:

– Leader Character with Dr. Mary Crossan (this is the episode Maureen referenced at the beginning of today’s show)

– Forming Your Firm’s Ethics with Greg Moran

– Transformational Leadership & Ethics with Ron Riggio