Your lack of honesty will lose your employees and customers - Ron Carucci

Delve into the critical exploration of workplace ethics as we discuss Ron Carucci’s recent book, “To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice, and Purpose.” This episode aims to unravel the conditions fostering truthfulness, fairness, and purpose in organizational culture, drawing from 15 years of research.

Unpacking “To Be Honest”

Discover how four key factors – Clear Identity, Accountability, Governance, and Cross-Functional Relationships – profoundly influence honesty, justice, and purpose within a company. Ron’s research unveils that a well-crafted organizational environment is 16 times more likely to encourage employees to act with integrity and serve a greater good.

Stories of Purpose-Driven Leaders

The book shares inspiring stories of leaders from exemplar companies like Patagonia, Cabot Creamery, and Microsoft. Through in-depth interviews and thought leader insights, including Jonathan Haidt and Dan Ariely, learn what it takes to build purpose-driven organizations committed to honesty and justice.

Actionable Steps for Leaders

Filled with real-life examples, “To Be Honest” provides practical tools and actionable steps for leaders. Explore how Hubert Joly transformed Best Buy from near bankruptcy to profitability, gaining rich insights into creating a culture of purpose, honesty, and justice.

Author Spotlight: Ron Carucci

Get to know Ron Carucci, a seasoned professional with a 30-year track record in strategy, organization, and leadership. As the co-founder of Navalent, Ron brings a wealth of experience, serving on the advisory board of Ethical Systems at NYU, and contributing regularly to Harvard Business Review and Forbes.

Episode Highlights

Expect profound discussions on:

9:14 – Best Buy’s Honesty Practices in Overcoming Bankruptcy
20:27 – Linking Honesty Principles to Psychological Safety
30:33 – Practical Honesty Habits for Firms Today

Join us for a thought-provoking episode, exploring the intersection of leadership, ethics, and organizational culture, guided by Ron Carucci’s expertise and the insights from “To Be Honest.

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Books “To Be Honest”: https://www.amazon.com/Be-Honest-Power-Justice-Purpose/dp/1398600660

Forbes articles: https://www.forbes.com/sites/roncarucci/?sh=2fb47c9056d5

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roncarucci/

TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v234mvaUQ4o&t=362s&ab_channel=TEDxTalks

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonCarucci

Website: https://www.navalent.com/

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