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7 Attributes of Sustainability Leaders

 

1-      Acting with integrity

• A high level of ethical awareness/moral reasoning.

• Does not let unethical behaviour go unchallenged.

• Honest and trustworthy.

• Willing to explore ethical dilemmas.

• Willing to take ethical action without a clear picture of the final result.

2-      Being open‐minded

• Willing to act on criticism from inside or outside the organisation.

• Will not be complacent and assume things cannot be improved.

• Open to new ideas and challenging others to adopt new ways of thinking.

3-      Taking a long‐term perspective

• Belief that bottoms line success can be achieved in an ethical way.

• Does not focus exclusively on cost and budgets.

• Recognising that business does have responsibilities to the broader society.

• Understanding the role of each player in society.

• Taking a strategic view of the business environment.

4-      Demonstrating ethical behaviour

• Ethical behaviour embedded in personal actions and day to day behaviour.

• Willing to take the organisation beyond minimum legal standards.

• Willing to be a public role model for ethical behaviour.

• Able to change beliefs of followers consistent with own high values.

5-      Care for people

• Commitment to the growth and development of employees.

• Respect for employees at all levels.

• Respect for diversity and equal opportunities for all.

• Will not make unrealistic demands on self and others.

• A management style of empowerment rather than control.

6-      Communications

• Listen to others with respect for diverse views.

• A broad model of communications – a two‐way dialogue with staff.

• A belief in the principles of accountability

7-      Managing responsibly outside the organisation

• Treating suppliers fairly.

• An interest in the impact of the business on surrounding local communities.

• Building relations with external stakeholders.

• Building partnerships and creating strategic networks and alliances.




Reference
Hind, P., Wilson, A., & Lenssen, G. Developing Leaders for Sustainable Business. Corporate Governance.

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