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Monday, February 22nd, 2010It’s been an interesting few days, as I’ve found myself discussing Tiger Woods’ apology with interviewers from across the U.S., Canada and Europe. More than a few people have criticized the apology as being too “scripted” or dissed Woods’ delivery as too “wooden.” A handful of angry critics have refused to accept the apology [...]
Will Tiger Woods’ apology be effective?
Thursday, February 18th, 2010Tiger Woods has announced that he’ll make a public statement tomorrow apologizing for the actions that led to his spectacular fall from grace a few months ago. The event will be closely controlled, with only a few “friends, colleagues and close associates” attending in person and no questions from the media permitted. A [...]
Who really deserves Rahm Emanuel’s apology?
Friday, February 5th, 2010Hot-headed White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel has been making headlines again. According to news reports, Emanuel lost his cool at an August meeting of White House aides and liberal groups, dismissing as “f—ing retarded” some attendees’ idea of airing ads attacking conservative Democrats who opposed the President’s health care overhaul proposal. [...]
There may be ethical issues with Haitian relief - give anyway!
Thursday, February 4th, 2010Is there anyone on the planet who doesn’t know that the already impoverished nation of Haiti has been reduced to a mountain of rubble by an earthquake? The stories and pictures coming out of Haiti are absolutely heartbreaking. Hundreds of thousands have died, families have been separated, almost anything resembling a building has [...]
The Ethics of “Avatar”
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010Recently, I had the pleasure of seeing James Cameron’s new blockbuster, “Avatar.” Cameron has given us the mythical planet Pandora, a confection of a world, sparkling with a million gorgeous colors and lit with magic from within. Of course, it’s also a source of a valuable mineral that covetous corporate executives and military [...]
For Jackie Ramos and Bank of America, two wrongs didn’t make things right
Thursday, December 10th, 2009The Huffington Post reported this week that Bank of America fired one of its “customer advocates,” Jackie Ramos, for helping customers who were deeply in debt qualify for the bank’s loan modification programs. Why? Because Ms. Ramos reportedly told customers who didn’t qualify for the programs, but desperately needed help managing their debt, [...]
Will Tiger Woods’ apology be effective?
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009Tiger Woods issued a statement today apologizing for letting his family down, admitting to “transgressions” in the wake of allegations that he’s had one or more extramarital affairs. He also stated that he would deal with his personal life behind closed doors. It’s an interesting approach - Woods told his fans he’s sorry, [...]
Want great business ethics? Get a life!
Monday, November 2nd, 2009Clients are frequently surprised when I tell them that one of the best ways to insure that they’ll make good ethical decisions in business is to have a life outside of work. After all, they’re professionals, right? Isn’t their job to continually do more with less, spend longer and longer hours on the [...]
How ethical is anonymous online bashing?
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009Folks who caught my appearance on The Today Show last week may have picked up a point that passed quickly in a lively conversation. During our discussion, Kathie Lee Gifford observed that the Internet has created new venues for rudeness where people can make poisonous comments in chat rooms, on message boards and commenting [...]
Why Joe Wilson’s apology falls short
Thursday, September 10th, 2009South Carolina Congressman Joe Wilson is making headlines around the world for his boorish behavior during President Obama’s health care address to Congress last night. When the president denied that his proposal to reform health care would provide free coverage for illegal immigrants, Wilson shouted “You lie!” then sat back and started fiddling with [...]
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