The Dalai Lama Talks Secular Ethics in Beyond Religion (EXCERPT)

Dalai Lama Beyond Religion

Editor's note: The following is excerpted from "Beyond Religion" by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Reproduced by permission of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved. I am an old man now. I was born in 1935 in a small village in northeastern Tibet. For reasons beyond my control, I have lived most of my adult life as a stateless refugee in India, which has been my second home for over 50 years. I often joke that I am India’s longest-staying guest. In common with other people of my age, … [Read more...]

Has the Golden Rule Lost Its Glitter?

Absolutely not! The Golden Rule has as much "glitter" as ever. I believe and practice it 110%, especially when it comes to values, ethics, honesty and consideration. However, when it comes to interpersonal communication, it can very well backfire. The Golden Rule states: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Basically translated, that says to treat others the way you would like to be treated, which of course isn't always the case. An addition to the Golden Rule is The Platinum … [Read more...]

Top 10 Characteristics of Ethical Leaders and Values-Driven Organizations

By Eric Harvey & Al Lucia 1. High Values Awareness Values are regularly communicated and discussed to ensure awareness and understanding throughout the organization. 2. High Values Accountability People are evaluated on values-driven practices as well as results—with zero tolerance for conscious values violations. 3. Leadership By Example Leaders earn the right to expect others to do things by doing those things themselves. 4. Values-Driven DecisionMaking Decisions are … [Read more...]