Ethical leadership as a concept has been around since the early 2000s as a model of leadership which focuses on doing the “right” thing.
But what is the right thing? Whilst the answer maybe be crystal clear and universal in certain cases, mostly it won’t be. And even when you are certain on the right thing, doing the right thing doesn’t always equate to easy.
So, whilst a leader sets the tone for others to follow, an Ethical Leader, is a leader who is driven to lead with integrity, and courage, in order to be a catalyst for change and leave a lasting, positive impact.