In recent times there has been widespread discontent and criticism of the leaders of institutions and organizations. The vast majority of the criticisms have not been about leaders’ competence or skills. They have been about their unethical and immoral/amoral...
We’ve all seen, read about or worked with bad leaders—toxic, abusive or incompetent. And research (including mine) has described in detail their traits and faults. But what about the opposite? There are fewer stories and examples of good leaders where they are not...
The following is an excerpt from my book, Virtuous Leadership: The Character Secrets of Great Leaders. According to a global report published by Transparency International, corruption is a serious issue around the world, and studies...
By Ray Williams October 23, 2021 “Humility is the base and foundation of all virtues, and without it, no other virtue can exist.”–Cervantes This article is an extended version of an earlier shorter version. Research references are added. In my 40 years...