Hi Rakesh
I could not agree with you more. I have been a leader for 35+years and have personally witnessed a steady decline in public trust and confidence in leadership in general. If measured by the consistent reports of leadership fraud, self interest and general unethical behavior/ decisions on the part of so many leaders, this trend does not look like it will be reversed unless efforts are made to address these issues and seek solutions.
I agree that one solution is to make leadership a profession. My father was a DR. and so proud of the Hippocratic Oath; it truly guided his actions.
It looks like it’s time to have something similiar for leaders ; not just the oaths floating around(a good start) but a consolidated profession inclusive of an oath that is incorporated into all MBA programs and a well conceptualized and developed, collaborative professional leadership designation.
It’s time.
On another note I have a book coming out next spring called “LiftOFF Leadership”(Beaufort Books) that is my effort to elevate the leadership ranks. It reminds leaders of their influence on and responsibility to those that work for them,their organizations and communities. It calls for a return to fundamental values(such as Integrity/Accountability…)and allows the reader to reflect on ,identify and assess themselves on core values.
The book is just one medium for my commitment to bringing the leadership”profession” back towards being respected and trusted.
I think the task would be enhanced if leadership actually was a profession.
In conclusion if there are plans in the works to actually make this a reality I would like to contribute.
With kind regards,
Betty Shotton
www.liftoffleadership.com
www.liftoffleadership.com/blog
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Tags: Ethics, Leadership, Self Leadership Values Leadership Accountability, The character & Conduct of Leaders, Upcoming Leadership Book by Betty Shotton
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