Discussion Post: Reflections on Ethical Leadership
What does it mean to be an ethical leader? How is ethical leadership demonstrated in social work practice? As a leader in the social work profession, you have to achieve a balance between your professional and personal ethics. At times, these may be aligned with each other, but there may be situations in which they conflict. Because leadership includes value and moral dimensions, your character, actions, and goals as a social work administrator should reflect ethical leadership.
For this Discussion, consider the characteristics of ethical leadership and the challenges associated with practicing ethical leadership.
Post your definition of ethical leadership as it relates to the social work profession.
Explain what it means to be an ethical leader and describe the challenges of being an ethical leader.
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.
References
• Northouse, P. G. (2021). Introduction to leadership: Concepts and practice (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Sage.
o Chapter 12, "Addressing Ethics in Leadership" (pp. 308- 335)
• National Association of Social Workers. (2017) Code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers.