Do the ‘Right’ Thing…If You Can
Often in inspirational, or platitudinal, communication on ethics, the phrase “Just do the right thing” is offered as if making ethical decisions are as simple as choosing to listen to…
Nehemiah Calls to Action
In 445 B.C., the walls of Jerusalem were a shambles and the people were scattered and leaderless (House, 1995). From the distant land of Persia a Jew empowered by God,…
Forgiveness to Nonbelievers
Christians, followers of Jesus Christ, are called to be leaders by the mandate given by Christ himself when he ascended into heaven; he instructed his followers to go make disciples…
Unethical Acts vs. Ethical Mistakes from Jesus’ Perspective
Jesus came to this world to free people from the Law of Moses by fulfilling the Law. Jesus raised the stakes as is evident in passages of scripture such as…
Effective Feedback for Successful Growth
Communication comes in a wide variety of forms, and for any organization many of these forms are vital for effectiveness, growth, and success. None may be more important than feedback…
Ethical Coaching
Coaching is growing field of development for almost any area in a person’s life. Personal coaches help with anything from finances, relationships, life decisions, career choices, personal organization, and even…
Fulfilling the Sermon on the Mount through Virtues
Some have argued that the Sermon on the Mount (Mt. 5-7) describes a lifestyle that is too lofty for anyone to practically live out (Niebuhr, 1979), despite the fact that…
Communication Stewardship
The act of communicating is a skill necessary for any leader, however, the art of communication can be where many leaders stumble. One element for leaders to master in the…
Ethics for Organizations
The line between right and wrong can be an insurmountable tripwire for many organizations if the proper awareness is not possessed by leadership. Ethical collapses happen when that bright line…
Leadership Communication Should Be Personal
In Baldoni’s (2003) book, Great Communication Secrets of Great Leaders, he lists three secrets for effective leadership communication: develop the right leadership message, deliver a consistent leadership message, and finally,…