Meeting the Ethical Challenges of Leadership: Casting Light or Shadow - Softcover

“I do not know of another text that comes close to it . . .This book is one of the best on the market!” (Diane Chandler)

“The best quality of this text is its emphasis on the leader—casting light or shadow.  This theme/metaphor challenges the reader to take stock of him/herself with respect to the metaphor and encourages changes, if necessary, to be a ‘light caster.’” (James K. Dittmar)

“For my needs, leadership and ethics, this book delivers in ways that allow me to be an effective instructor on this topic.” (Lee E. Meadows)

“I believe Meeting the Challenges of Ethical Leadership has been a very good basis text for the ethics courses I have taught over the last ten years.” (Mary Jane Kuffner-Hirt)

“I already utilize the text and my students like it... It has a fairly nice balance between the complexity of the topic and readability and understandability.” (Alison Antes)

“The self-assessments seem particularly popular and insightful.” (Frederick Brockmeier)

“I use the text now in 4 classes at three colleges with excellent results. The students love this book.” (Lonnie Inzer)

Meeting the Ethical Challenges of Leadership: Casting Light or Shadow, Fifth Edition identifies the unique ethical demands of leadership and then equips readers to meet these challenges. This new edition retains the elements of the text that have contributed to its success while broadening its appeal. Written in an informal, accessible style, author Craig E. Johnson takes an interdisciplinary approach to leadership ethics while blending research and theory with practical application. This unique text promotes ethical decision-making and action through skill development,self-assessment,and application exercises.