While reading “Strong Ethics Provide Guidance,” a quote that stuck out to me was, “Ethical leadership reminds us we are all ethical leaders who have the power to speak up, to support others, and to hold people accountable for behavior that does not align with the sacrosanct principles of respect, trust, honor, dignity, integrity and responsibility” (Strong Ethics Provide Guidance, Triangle Business Journal, pg.1). Growing up, my sister always told me how actions speak so much louder than words. This quote embodies that for everyone has the chance to do right and good in their life as long as they take it. Ethical leadership can be performed by all and holds others to the same standard.

This article reminded me of The Chronicles of Narnia because of the way it conveyed ethical leadership. In the series, Edmund is first seen as the reckless boy, but after noticing how his destruction hurt the people he loved, he turned away and chose to live through his values. By doing this, he was able to successfully encourage and help his family through their trials. During hardships, it may seem more difficult to chose the correct option, but having an ethical leader to help guide is an excellent example for others.

This article also reminded me of the ongoing immigration issues happening in our world today. Instead of our political leaders seeking peace and honest communication amidst this, they have chosen to create fear, division, and dishonesty to their people. This directly goes against this article and ethical leadership as a whole, because people are supposed to look up to their leaders for hope and comfort. These ongoing issues are heart wrenching and have escalated the need and want for ethical leadership today.