Leadership and Moral Artistry: Charles Spinosa on Business Ethics and Virtuous Decision-Making
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Leadership and Moral Artistry: Charles Spinosa on Business Ethics and Virtuous Decision-Making

S13 E57 • May 21, 2025 • 39 mins

Caroline Biesalski welcomes Charles Spinosa to discuss leadership and moral artistry, using examples from two hardware stores. They explore contrasting moral visions in business, business recipes, and narrow moral pluralism. Charles shares key leadership questions and a gas distribution company case study, addressing profit pressures and moral challenges. They emphasize financial stability and teamwork in ethical decision-making, drawing on literary and philosophical insights. The episode examines virtues and the hero's journey in business. Charles concludes with resources, goals, upcoming projects, and a special offer.

Key Points

  • Leaders who embody a moral vision and take risks based on their principles can inspire greater productivity and create more distinctive, successful businesses.
  • Balancing the pressures of profit with moral risk-taking involves building a financial cushion and taking incremental steps to stabilize and grow the business.
  • Understanding and leveraging one's virtues, while being aware of their potential pitfalls, can help leaders navigate challenges and evolve their strategies effectively.

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