Ethical strength begins with character. Learn the personal dimensions business and personal ethics—integrity, self-discipline, and moral clarity for making good ethical decisions.
Unlock your full potential in "The Character Connection: Discipline, Integrity & Growth." This course delves into the profound impact of character on both personal and professional success, addressing critical questions about ethical choices, their significance beyond job performance, and the blurred lines between personal and work values.
You'll explore how daily thoughts, words, actions, and habits forge your character and ultimately shape your destiny. Discover the invaluable long-term benefits of a strong character, including peace of mind, genuine pride, an unblemished reputation, and enduring trust. Learn to navigate the challenging landscape of workplace ethics by making "character connections" – a powerful framework to guide your decisions. We'll explore:
The course further examines the crucial role of intrinsic honesty, distinguishing between externally imposed rules and deeply held principles. You'll learn to cultivate self-discipline through obedience, order, and self-control, and tackle tips for building self-discipline in the workplace, from eliminating harmful habits to ignoring peer pressure. We also empower leaders and managers with strategies to foster ethical environments, clarify expectations, and uphold fair processes.
Finally, we confront the often-avoided topic of moral absolutes versus ethical relativism, equipping you to build a robust moral compass that steers you away from confusion and toward universal truths. By understanding and embracing these core tenets, you'll develop the courage to stand up for what's right, even when it's difficult, and learn to keep ego in check to maintain ethical integrity. This course isn't just about what you do, but about developing the inner strength and clarity to become the best version of yourself, ensuring that your character remains a steadfast anchor in all aspects of your life.
Mark Putnam is the founder and CEO of Global Ethics Inc. and the author of many Global Ethics programs. Mark is a passionate educator, speaker, and author who founded Global Ethics to provide training programs that build character and focus on core values.
This portal is provided as a training and development resource for City of Markham employees. Every course is delivered by a qualified subject matter expert or learning organization, is quantifiable in hours, and is verifiable — you receive a documented certificate of completion for every course you finish, stored on LearnFormula indefinitely.
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