Being Your Best Self

Moral Awareness

The ability to recognize the ethical dimensions of an issue or decision.

Moral Decision Making

The process of determining the right course of action after identifying an ethical issue.

Self-Serving Bias

The tendency to unconsciously make choices that benefit oneself, even if they may seem unjustifiable to others.

Rationalizations

Justifications or excuses used to preserve our self-image as reasonably honest individuals when engaging in unethical behavior.

Moral Intent

The desire or intention to act ethically and do the right thing.

Moral Action

Translating moral intent into actual behavior and taking responsibility for the ethical nature of our actions.

Moral Ownership

Feeling a sense of psychological responsibility for the ethical nature of our own actions and those around us.

Moral Efficacy

Belief in our ability to act ethically and influence others to do the same, even in the face of moral adversity.

Moral Courage

A commitment to moral principles and a willingness to endure the dangers involved in supporting those principles.

"Power of One"

The understanding that even a single ordinary person can make a difference in promoting ethical behavior.

Anticipating Ethical Dilemmas

Visualizing and accepting the fact that our professional journey may involve facing ethical dilemmas that require sacrifices to maintain integrity.