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Leader Network
“Lead by example” may be the best way to describe this sparse-but-effective website, dedicated to highlighting the principles and practices of effective leaders. Each month, the LN board chooses a leader to feature — past honorees have included motivational speaker Patricia Fripp, Hollywood advisor Dale Dye and basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski. In-depth interviews showcase the values embraced by these chivalrous leaders.
Business Ethics Magazine
This monthly magazine covers a variety of topics related to chivalrous, honorable leadership in business. Along with a selection of articles from back-issues, they also maintain an annual listing of the top 100 “Best Corporate Citizens.”
Ethicsweb
The first line on this website says it all: Why have a code of ethics? This website contains a variety of resources for leaders seeking to define and codify the values and principles they want their team members to embrace.
Business Heroes
What does it take to be a hero in the world of business? As this site demonstrates, it’s much more than the ability to make money hand-over-fist. Business heroes are certainly successful, but they are also generous, lawful, and optimistic — in fact, they might even be called personifications of “chivalry.” This website explores the biographies of dozens of chivalrous leaders who combine creativity, competitive drive and duty to their teams and communities.
Ethical Corporation Magazine
This publication explores issues of ethics in business all over the world. They offer a sizable selection of articles archived from back issues that help put honorable leadership in a global perspective.
The Society for Business Ethics
An international organization of scholars engaged in the academic study of ethical business practices with the help of leaders in a variety of fields.
Commercial Alert
This website/newsblog is focused on stopping the subversion of cultural values by popular media, with a particular emphasis on combating the commercial exploitation of children. Apart from being a valuable source of “watchdog” journalism, it’s also good place for leaders to go to regain perspective on who gets hurt when profits are placed ahead of dignity and honor.
The International Business Ethics Institute
A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting ethical and responsible business management practices as a means of giving businesses a competitive advantage in the global marketplace. Includes some interesting article on how honorable leadership provides tangible advantages in business.
The Corporate Governance Website
An organization dedicated to increasing corporate accountability as a means of enhancing “return on capital” for executives and stockholders. Through its article library, this site reminds business leaders on all levels that active participation is a necessary component for a healthy corporate environment.
Ethics Resources from the George S. May Consulting Company
From respect to self-evaluation to corner-cutting, this series of articles explores a variety of aspects of honor and accountability in the workplace.
Corporate Ethics in the News
The Washington Post’s bulletin board of news stories and updates covering all the latest details of ethics in the business world (or lack thereof). A good reminder of how the temptation to “bend the rules” in order to get ahead can backfire in a big way. This is a website you don’t want your company showcased on.
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