There are always people who will be influenced by what you say, sometimes profoundly. We each have a responsibility to dispense our opinions and use our influence wisely and ethically.
Open or shut? An essential leadership decision.
Ethics
A Tale of Two Leaders
Petraeus’ resignation was essential and he knew it because he is an authentic leader. For Senator Feinstein to publicly wish it wasn’t so, is simply poor leadership. Poor leadership that we have become very tolerant of.
Control, Influence and Everything Else
Like everything else in life, your success and your actions are governed by your attitude, what you choose to focus on and how you choose to look at those things. Everything can be divided into three spheres…
Robert E. Lee and the Abuse of Principle
Accepting that Robert E. Lee possessed fine ideals and a sterling character, we should use his sad life as a warning, not a model.
The Christian Soldier
George Washington knew that Christian character was essential for the men defending the rights and liberties of this country. Winston Churchill believed that the Christian soldier was the only hope of saving the world. The faith of the Christian soldier was recognized by Jesus and has been essential in securing and maintaining our freedom ever since.
Surrounded by Temptation
An 11-year veteran of the police department, a 20-year military vet who served in Iraq, was charged with Official Misconduct and Theft. A lost career and facing prison over an alleged $250 theft. How does someone who has spent so many years in the service of country and community lose it all and how can you be sure that it will never be you?
High Marks on Police Ethics
A national poll on professional honesty and ethics in the U.S. consistently ranks police officers well.
World Class Strategic Deception
Listen to how this elaborate deception lays the groundwork for an historic confession.
Strategic Deception – Righteous Lying?
We are called to tell the truth. This is not easy for anyone, but it can be complicated for a police officer, perhaps even more so for a Christian police officer. How do we reconcile situations where we employ strategic deception, lies to conceal our identity or to prompt an admission from a suspect, with our obligation to remain truthful?
The Ethicist and the Speeding Ticket
The Ethicist’s take on seeking your day in court when you know you are guilty. A civic virtue or dodging responsibility?