Navigating Leadership and Ethics

May 20th, 2025

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In this episode of ⁠⁠Leaders in the Arena⁠⁠, join Dr. Mark E. Mendenhall, J. Burton Frierson Chair of Excellence in Business Leadership at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, for a practical dive into leadership ethics. Dr. Mendenhall explores a fundamental framework to apply as leaders when making decisions and giving direction.

Topics:

  • Breaking down the many ethical theories into a practical framework for everyday leadership

  • Principles to consider in making exceptions to rules as a leader.

  • The need to balance tradition and innovation in leadership.

Questions We Will Cover:

  1. What challenges do leaders face in balancing ethical theories in their leadership?

  2. What type of ethical leader are you?

  3. How can I break through 50/50 “right vs. wrong” conundrums?

  4. Is leading ethically more of an art than a science? If so, how do I learn that art?


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