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What does it mean?
Ethical work that promotes happiness motivates the leader to go beyond minimum effort. Personal fulfillment drives excellence.
In plain terms
Finding purpose in ethical work motivates you to work harder.
What can you take from it?
Let ethical purpose drive extra effort.

Where it applies

  • work motivation
  • ethical business
  • leadership

Putting it to work

  • align work with values
  • focus on social impact
  • track personal satisfaction

Questions to consider

  • What gives your work purpose?
  • How do ethics impact your motivation?

Another view

External pressures may still force unethical shortcuts.

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