Episode
Ethical Fading with Lenny Wong
33:58
Published: Mon Aug 31 2020
Description
Are you honest? Let me ask the question a different way: have you ever told a lie? You can see the problem. Dr. Lenny Wong has spent years studying this and we talked about how pervasive this “ethical fading” is in so many aspects of modern life and what we can do about it. This is… A Bit of OptimismYouTube: http://youtube.com/simonsinekFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinekLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/Instagram: https://instagram.com/simonsinek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonsinekPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/
Chapters
Ethical fading is when a culture of an organization makes unethical decisions believing they are acting within their own ethical framework, and it's pervasive in our society today.
00:00 - 03:24 (03:24)
Summary
Ethical fading is when a culture of an organization makes unethical decisions believing they are acting within their own ethical framework, and it's pervasive in our society today. While not illegal, actions such as raising the price of an essential drug by 500%, and shrugging it off, are highly unethical.
EpisodeEthical Fading with Lenny Wong
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Ethical fading is the slippery slope that leads to workplace dishonesty.
03:24 - 08:17 (04:53)
Summary
Ethical fading is the slippery slope that leads to workplace dishonesty. It often begins with small choices that, over time, can lead us down a path of hypocrisy and deceit, even when we believe we're doing no harm.
EpisodeEthical Fading with Lenny Wong
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The podcast explores an innovative study designed to understand a child's mind development, particularly on the topic of lying.
08:17 - 13:35 (05:17)
Summary
The podcast explores an innovative study designed to understand a child's mind development, particularly on the topic of lying. The study involved a mother, her friend, and the child lying to the mother, giving insights on the child's perception of lying and its consequences.
EpisodeEthical Fading with Lenny Wong
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of timing in communication and how approaching a conversation in the wrong moment can lead to negative outcomes.
13:35 - 17:45 (04:10)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of timing in communication and how approaching a conversation in the wrong moment can lead to negative outcomes. They share personal experiences and offer tips on how to effectively communicate with others.
EpisodeEthical Fading with Lenny Wong
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The podcaster analyzes the hypocrisy of both sides in American politics and discusses ethical fading in both academia and the army.
17:45 - 21:16 (03:30)
Summary
The podcaster analyzes the hypocrisy of both sides in American politics and discusses ethical fading in both academia and the army. He emphasizes how the army creates a culture that contradicts itself by exalting the idea of an army officer never telling a lie, yet not dismissing cadets who make mistakes.
EpisodeEthical Fading with Lenny Wong
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The solution is to turn truth and honesty, not into an absolute but into an ideal, a striving.
21:16 - 24:48 (03:31)
Summary
The solution is to turn truth and honesty, not into an absolute but into an ideal, a striving. It's important to teach soldiers, employees, children and young people to strive for truth and honesty.
EpisodeEthical Fading with Lenny Wong
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The speaker argues that organizations cannot rely on processes and checklists alone for critical information, instead, leaders should actively investigate and verify the information being presented to them.
24:48 - 28:32 (03:44)
Summary
The speaker argues that organizations cannot rely on processes and checklists alone for critical information, instead, leaders should actively investigate and verify the information being presented to them.
EpisodeEthical Fading with Lenny Wong
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The podcast episode discusses how the imperfection and hypocrisy of individuals can lead to systemic lying in organizations and encourages individuals to reflect on whether they are promoting dishonesty in their workplace.
28:32 - 33:11 (04:39)
Summary
The podcast episode discusses how the imperfection and hypocrisy of individuals can lead to systemic lying in organizations and encourages individuals to reflect on whether they are promoting dishonesty in their workplace.
EpisodeEthical Fading with Lenny Wong
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Lenny and Simon have a conversation about imperfection and how it leads to truthfulness.
33:11 - 33:55 (00:43)
Summary
Lenny and Simon have a conversation about imperfection and how it leads to truthfulness.