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Let’s face it, many of us like lists.\u00a0 They can help us get organized and stay focused.\u00a0 I find that there is also a downside.\u00a0 Lists can also enable us to “feel good” that we’ve got it, been there and done that.\u00a0 Whoa nellie, not so fast.
\nHere is a good example.\u00a0 Frank Bucaro wrote a nice piece in Linked2Leadership entitled “Leadership and Ethics, the Eight Great Habits” (Linked2Leadership 8\/16\/11)<\/p>\n

http:\/\/linked2leadership.com\/2011\/08\/15\/the-great-8-habits\/<\/a><\/div>\n

Taken as a set of self-reflective pointers, I found it stimulating.\u00a0 Take this one:\u00a0 “How am I a better person because I am part of this organization?<\/strong><\/em>“.<\/div>\n

No, I’m not talking about spieling off a trite or politically correct response as\u00a0to a situational interview question.\u00a0 Really,\u00a0am I?\u00a0 The answer some days might be “no” and a trend of same speaks to time for change in capital letters.<\/p>\n

Taken as a checklist, I find the list quickly loses it’s value for me and descends into triviality.\u00a0 I don’t spend much time daily reviewing lists such as this one.\u00a0 What I do is look for challenge points that catch me.<\/p>\n

When one does, I nab it and work it until I find my own journey as a leader has progressed over, under, through and beyond the hurdle.\u00a0 Then I look for the next one.\u00a0 If nothing catches you in this list, toss it.\u00a0 If it does, that might be your next diamond in the rough.<\/p>\n

Here is the list:
\nStart building ethical habits by using these 8 reflection points each day<\/strong>:<\/div>\n

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1. Find every opportunity<\/strong> to practice the virtues of integrity<\/strong>, trustworthiness<\/strong>, honesty<\/strong> and compassion<\/strong>.
\n2. Ask yourself this: “How is my organization better today because I am in it?<\/strong><\/em>” \u00a0And “In what ways?<\/em>”
\n3. Weigh out your actions\u00a0 in order to cause more good than harm<\/strong>. \u00a0(Consider the short-term vs. long-term consequences of your actions.)
\n4. Ask yourself this: “How am I a better person because I am part of this organization?<\/strong><\/em>”
\n5. \u00a0Remember to treat each person with the dignity and respect<\/strong> that every human being deserves<\/strong>.
\n6. Be aware of whom you benefit<\/strong>, whom you burden<\/strong> , and how that decision is made<\/strong>.
\n7. \u00a0Find and name strengths of the organization<\/strong>\u00a0 that can help you become more human.
\n8. Practice getting beyond your own interests<\/strong> to make the organization stronger.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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