From Black Power Salute to Colin Kaepernick to Serena Williams: Ethics in Sports
I’ve read many articles on whether Serena Williams’ behavior at the US Open during her finals match against Naomi Osaka was justified, an...
A Utilitarian Approach to Analyze Cheating From an Instructors’ Perspective
In May 2012, Harvard forced dozens of students in a Government class to leave in its largest cheating scandal in memory, but the...
Kohlberg's Model and Ethical Decision-Making
I’m frequently asked whether it is ethical to take credit for the work done by a co-worker. The purpose of this blog is to share my...
Businesses Don’t Fail; Leaders Do
Why do businesses fail? If you're willing to strip away all the excuses, explanations, rationalizations, and justifications for business...
Here's Why Dodd-Frank Worker Retaliation Protections Have Been Turned on its Head
Thinking about blowing the whistle on wrongdoing at your organization? Well, you need to read on because the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on...
The Importance of “Soft Skills” in the Workplace
We all know the value of education and training in “hard skills.” These technical-oriented skills provide the foundation for success in...
Larry Nassar and Michigan State: A Tale of a Corrupt Culture, Ethical Blindness, and Institutional I
I always believed the NCAA was relatively even-handed with its punishment of Penn State University in the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse...
How to Be a Better Person in 2018
You’re probably familiar with the expression: It’s not what you say – it’s how you say it. Communication is about content and delivery....
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
My blog this past Monday addressed the issue of sexual harassment at Uber. The harassment case lodged by former engineer, Susan Fowler,...
Sexual Harassment: The case of Uber
The recent parade of women who have alleged being sexually harassed or abused got me thinking about a case that involved Uber just a few...