Mr. Walter Cronkite passed away recently. As I watched the memorials and commentaries all over the news media, I found myself feeling sad not only for losing the man, but for losing the title of Most Trusted Man in America. And I couldn’t help thinking to myself, what would it take in today’s world to be named Most Trusted Person in America? Whoever earned this title would have to do something extraordinary, because we live in an age where people seem to follow the rule that it’s ok to do… Continue

We're growing! It is amazing to me how fast social networking spreads the word! I want to take a moment to thank all of our new members and welcome them to the growing e-Factor!TM family.



Take a look around the site, and let us know what you think! We're still developing this network, so we need your help to keep the growth going. Start discussions and blogs and forums on topics related to how you use ethical behavior in leadership, teambuilding, decision-making and critical… Continue

I recently spoke to a lively group of recruiters at a local APRA (Arizona Professional Recruiters Association) meeting. During the course of our conversation we discussed the fact that all business decisions have an ethics component. Here's a scenario that offers an example of this:



A long-time customer contacts you and wants you to start a new project for them. But the customer starts by saying that he has sent you a lot of business over the years and prefers working with you… Continue

As we talk to more and more executives about e-Factor!™ I’ve heard the comment over and over again that “we don’t have ethics issues here”. This baffles me. Why, when everyone is crying for more ethical behavior, are people still so afraid? It is simple, really. We the leaders have not clearly offered our definition of ethics and the associated behaviors that follow our vision. This allows individuals to interpret appropriate action based on their own experience, background and culture. What a… Continue

It normally takes me 10 minutes of watching the news to get the subject for my next blog. This week, however, there were so many headlines I found it difficult to choose which one. So take your pick:



1. CEOs of the nation's 8 largest banks being grilled on Capitol Hill for mismanaging the taxpayers bailout funds (trying to purchase corporate jet and paying bonuses the day before being purchased were two examples cited)

2. Peanut butter manufacturer shipping product they knew was… Continue