The Sincerity Edge: How Ethical Leaders Build Dynamic Businesses by Timothy L. F

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Sincerity Edge by Timothy L. Fort, Alexandra Christina, Countess of Frederiksborg The essence of creating better firms lies in sincerity-the sum of values like authenticity, integrity, and trust. This book draws together published research and a new suite of interviews with current and former CEOs to champion a vision of business ethics that complies with law, aligns corporate social and financial performance, and values responsible behavior as meritorious on its own, rather than as a means to organizational end goal. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Recognizing their role as "corporate citizens," companies are seeking guidance on how to be true to their missions, principled in practice, and well regarded for their contributions to society. As this book reveals, the key lies in sincerity-the sum of values like authenticity, integrity, and trust.Countess Alexandra Christina, a European corporate director, and Timothy L. Fort, a leading American scholar, delineate a clear and actionable model for bringing sincerity to the business context. Their vision for sincerity complies with law, aligns corporate social and financial performance, and values corporate ethics in its own right, rather than as a means to an end. Underpinning this model is a synthesis of the top research in the field and a suite of new interviews with current and former CEOs. Tracing inspirational tales and scandals alike, this book shows how leaders can head up companies that more reliably make good decisions and conduct themselves in a trustworthy manner. It then concludes with twelve concrete actions that businesses can take to cultivate "the sincerity edge." Author Biography Alexandra Christina, Countess of Frederiksborg is a board member of Ferring Pharmaceuticals International in Switzerland and Patron of Danish Parkinson Disease Association and the Danish Association of the Blind.Timothy L. Fort is the Eveleigh Professor of Business Ethics and Professor of Business Law and Ethics in the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. He is a 2024 Noble Peace Prize Nominee. Table of Contents 1. Whats Going On?2. Integrity and Trust3. Corporate Dilemmas in the Absence of Integrity and Trust4. Inspirational Stories of Integrity and Trust5. Making Good Decisions about Strategy, Ethics, and Leadership6. Building on Good Decisions with Authenticity and Sincerity7. Twelve Ways to Lead with the Sincerity Edge Review "In The Sincerity Edge Countess Alexandra and Professor Fort demonstrate that corporate responsibility has its biggest impact—economically and socially—when it is pursued sincerely. Drawing on their fresh survey of leading CEOs who value integrity, they connect the reader to concrete practices and also explain why ethical values can drive dynamic businesses."—John Mackey, CEO, Whole Foods and co-author, Conscious Capitalism"The authors present valuable lessons that companies around the world have identified as key to implementing CSR in their organizations. With inspiration for how to bring CSR to the next level, the book will help you to build a solid and executable plan that promises to be strong, sustainable, and sincere. All companies engaged in CSR will benefit."—Niels Soelberg, Former CEO, Microsoft Denmark and Vice President, Microsoft EMEA Public Sector"Expanding on cutting edge scholarship in business ethics and management, this book offers straightforward insight for those with experience in corporate social responsibility and those seeking to understand how ethics fits in to their work for the first time. Business leaders—present and future—would do well to learn the power of The Sincerity Edge."—Michael Santoro, Santa Clara University, Co-Founder, Business and Human Rights Journal"Sincerity and trust have incredible potential to catalyze the realm of business ethics. Two seasoned experts lead the way with this book, well written and strongly backed."—David Berdish, Virginia Commonwealth University and Former Manager of Social Sustainability, Ford Motor Company Long Description Recognizing their role as "corporate citizens," companies are seeking guidance on how to be true to their missions, principled in practice, and well regarded for their contributions to society. As this book reveals, the key lies in sincerity--the sum of values like authenticity, integrity, and trust. Countess Alexandra Christina, a European corporate director, and Timothy L. Fort, a leading American scholar, delineate a clear and actionable model for bringing sincerity to the business context. Their vision for sincerity complies with law, aligns corporate social and financial performance, and values corporate ethics in its own right, rather than as a means to an end. Underpinning this model is a synthesis of the top research in the field and a suite of new interviews with current and former CEOs. Tracing inspirational tales and scandals alike, this book shows how leaders can head up companies that more reliably make good decisions and conduct themselves in a trustworthy manner. It then concludes with twelve concrete actions that businesses can take to cultivate "the sincerity edge." Review Quote "The authors present valuable lessons that companies around the world have identified as key to implementing CSR in their organizations. With inspiration for how to bring CSR to the next level, the book will help you to build a solid and executable plan that promises to be strong, sustainable, and sincere. All companies engaged in CSR will benefit." Details ISBN0804797455 Author Alexandra Christina, Countess of Frederiksborg Publisher Stanford University Press Year 2017 ISBN-10 0804797455 ISBN-13 9780804797450 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2017-09-05 Pages 176 Subtitle How Ethical Leaders Build Dynamic Businesses Place of Publication Palo Alto Country of Publication United States DEWEY 174.4 Language English UK Release Date 2017-09-05 AU Release Date 2017-09-05 NZ Release Date 2017-09-05 US Release Date 2017-09-05 Edited by R. Kent Guy Birth 1932 Affiliation Adam Mickiewicz Univ, Poland Position EDFRTR Qualifications Sir Alternative 9781503603356 Audience Professional & Vocational Illustrations 7 tables Imprint Stanford Business Books,US We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! 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