Ethical living – and leading – takes courage and conviction. It means doing the right thing, even when the right thing isn't popular or easy. But when you make decisions based on your core values, then you tell the world that you can't be bought – and you lead your team by example. What we rarely see, however, are stories about the numerous companies that are managed by ethical leaders. While standards seem to keep falling in some corporations, other leaders "raise the bar" and Inspire their teams to do the same. These leaders do the right thing, at the right time, for the right reasons. They put their ethics before the bottom line– and as a result, they have dedicated teams that would do almost anything for them. To begin, you must know your own values as well as your organization's values. Professionals must live and breathe the principles of honesty and integrity every day. They must communicate clearly, keep promises, have personal accountabi...