Introduction

THE THEME OF THIS BOOK IS THAT THERE IS A SET OF ETHICAL principles that is consistent with the laws of nature and the nature of humans that is the foundation for individual success and happiness. These same principles are applicable to organizations and to society. The principles are also consistent with America’s Founding Fathers’ ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Many destructive outcomes occur when people rationalize actions as a member of a group—an organization or a society—that they would never justify as an individual. An important role of leaders is to live by these principles and to do all they can to influence the members of their teams or organizations to act consistently within these ethical concepts. ...

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