Ethical Leadership Development: Highlights from the Past and a Glimpse of the Future

Authors: Elias Ursitti, Eric J. Weis, Donald P. Loren (October 18, 2024 – National Defense University)

This article explores ethical leadership’s importance in shaping military and organizational culture, emphasizing the need for senior leaders to foster accountability and ethically healthy environments. Effective leadership can encourage a virtuous cycle of ethical conduct, while poor leadership may lead to adverse outcomes. The discussion highlights values like critical thinking, transparency, and courage to challenge unethical actions. It also underscores intercultural sensitivity as crucial for inclusive leadership and reflects on the enduring role of character development, urging future leaders to uphold ethical standards even under conflict pressures.

https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/joint-force-quarterly/vol115/iss3/10