What makes an ethical leader?

 What do you consider to be the foundational skills, attributes and behaviors of ethical leaders? 


A collaborative research initiative of the World Ethics Organization and the Art of Science Learning

Harvey Seifter, Principal Investigator

The Art of Science Learning, working in partnership with the World Ethics Organization, asked 15 renowned experts in ethics, leadership, business, education and non-profits this question:

 “What do you consider to be the foundational skills, attributes and behaviors of ethical leaders?” 

Foundational Skills of Ethical Leaders 

(as identified by the experts we interviewed) 

WHAT MAKES AN ETHICAL LEADER? – a collaborative research initiative of the 

World Ethics Organization and the Art of Science Learning 

Arts-Based Experiential Learning 

measurably strengthens each of these skills 

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