Want to be a laudable leader? Watch this video and study these characteristics -- and the wise words of leaders who strive to embody them.

Be the Change explains the difference between ethics, leadership, and ethical leadership, focusing on developing ethical leadership skills. This LAP includes information about what makes an ethical leader and how ethical leaders respond to dilemmas in different situations. It also includes hands-on activities and current links that will make the concept of ethical leadership practical and relevant for students. LAP modules are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student narrative that includes information about ethical leadership, a (So What?) discussion of why it's important to learn, and a short (Gray Zone) case addressing ethical issues. The instructor section features a comprehensive discussion guide, complete learning guide (short answer) and post-tests (multiple-choice) with descriptive keys, student activities, and more.

This video discusses the need for cultural awareness and ways to exhibit cultural sensitivity.

This unit is an exceprt from the MBA Research and Curriculum Ethical Leadership Course. It focuses on the concept of leadership and includes objectives, activities, and several book and online resources. Course Guides include recommended performance indicators, sequencing, instructional objectives, resources, and activities for students. The full course includes 6 more units focused on ethics, leadership, project management, and other employability skills. To access the full course guide, visit mbastatesconnection.mbaresearch.org and select "Course Guides" under "Curriculum and Instruction."Use this as a guide to teaching a unit about understanding leadership. Each task is related to one performance indicator in the unit. First, use the learning objectives to teach students the important components of a topic. Then, use the activity to engage students and reinforce learning. The online and textbook resources in each tasks can be used to extend learning.

The moral example set by leaders has a major impact upon the behavior of their subordinates, both good and bad, ethical and unethical. Despite their career success, leaders may be particularly vulnerable to ethical lapses. This resource includes a video, discussion questions, case studies, teaching notes, and links to additional resources.

This video provides guidance as to how leaders can create a workplace culture that encourages ethical behavior by employees. It also includes case studies, teaching notes, and additional resources focused on ethical leadership.

This article contains a quiz to assess your motivation skills. It also includes steps to learn how to be better at motivating those around you.

This article walks through step-by-step instructions for planning and executing community service projects.

Balloons serve as a conduit in this lesson in which students "burst" stereotypes that unfairly label individuals or groups.

Between choosing wording for labels, selecting packaging materials, and monitoring product quality, product managers often face serious ethical dilemmas. In this LAP, students will examine several common ethical issues that product managers deal with on a daily basis – and gain an in-depth understanding of the importance of ethical behavior in product/service management. In the Gray Zone, students will consider the case of a product manager who is facing pressure to label a new product with “no sugar added,” despite the product’s naturally high sugar levels. LAP modules are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student narrative that includes information about ethics in product/service management, a (So What?) discussion of why it's important to learn, and a short (Gray Zone) case addressing ethical issues. The instructor section features a comprehensive discussion guide, complete learning guide (short answer) and post-tests (multiple-choice) with descriptive keys, student activities, and more.

This article discusses the meaning of integrity and provides several examples of integrity in the workplace.