After reading Carucci’s article on “Why ethical individuals sometimes make unethical Decisions,” it made me reflect on serious decision about poor ethical decisions that can severely damage an organization’s image. This article represents how challenging it is to grow a workplace based on ethical practices and mutual respect, and how quickly a harmful culture can harm a company.

Toxic workplace leadership, along with faults in protocol and inattention to detail, didn’t just cause a lost of life, but also lead to serious financial and legal trouble. While it’s difficult to located the origin of catastrophe solely on the people who lead the business, it did lead to serious concerns in their business model which had loss of life.

Carucci’s mentions that unethical actions stems from the absence of a positive role model. This aligns closely with what we are currently learning. Based off of these readings, it is critical to lead by example by serving others with integrity and encouraging a supportive community. I’m excited to grow my understanding of leadership to grow as a leader within the community and to continue it through my professional and personal goals.