Center for Leadership Ethics
Where ethics, leadership, business and the future intersect.
The Center for Leadership Ethics brings scholars with diverse backgrounds together to explore, challenge, and advance the field of ethical leadership.
Through cutting-edge research, education, and outreach, we work every day to promote the development of ethical leaders who foster ethical cultures in organizations around the world.
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10 Ethical Considerations Shaping the Future of AI in Business
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Advancing business ethics education...
Bringing real-world conversations to our Eller Students, Pat Risner, President of South32 Hermosa, spoke with students in Dr. Paul Melendez's class, BNAD 302: The Human Side of Organizations.
Pat shared his journey through the mining industry and offered valuable insights into his path to becoming President of Hermosa. He spoke about how Hermosa is being developed as a next-generation mine in the Patagonia Mountains, setting a new standard for sustainable mining.
Students gained a deeper understanding of the wide range of skills and roles needed to operate a project like Hermosa long into the future.
See more highlights of guest speakers on our 'education' webpage.
RESEARCH. Cutting-edge research into increasingly important ethical issues that advances our understanding of ethical issues at multiple levels within or between organizations.
EDUCATION. We believe all students should have access to top-notch ethics education. That’s why the Center for Leadership Ethics provides a variety of courses—covering topics like corporate ethics and social responsibility—to both undergraduate and graduate Eller students.
OUTREACH. The Center for Leadership Ethics is devoted to increasing ethical awareness at the high school, collegiate, and executive levels. Our outreach events engage all-levels in dialogue about ethical leadership and business practices.
The 30-minute Ethical Leader Podcast
PODCAST. The 30-Minute Ethical Leader. Hosted by founder, Paul Melendez, and associate director, Michael Fricke, seasoned leaders from business, government, and non-profit sectors to help and inform ethical leaders of today and tomorrow.
