Introducing Here I Am Studio Ethics Assessment Tool

We're sharing our Ethics Assessment Tool for anyone to use. We've found it to be an excellent guide for deciding which type of work we'd like to do, and which projects or potential partners we feel could compromise our values. Sometimes those decisions are simpler than others. I'd love to hear what we're missing in this framework - and how others navigate these decisions as a team. Feel free to give it a play. https://lnkd.in/efHZC2RF

💢 “Profit vs. Ethics & Morality” ⁉️ People and organizations today are strangely self-centered—so focused on their own interests that they’ve abandoned ethics and morality altogether. You’re pointing to a deep and painful truth of our time: the growing tendency to prioritize short-term gains while neglecting the moral foundations that should guide how we live and work together. Let’s examine this through a critical lens: 🧭 When “Results” Become the Center, Goodness Is Pushed Aside 🔹 Organizations worship numbers over values: KPI, ROI, and sales figures have become sacred, while honesty, accountability, and empathy are dismissed as “immeasurable.” 🔹 Individuals prioritize self over others: Personal success becomes the ultimate goal, forgetting that true growth must include lifting others along the way. 🧠 Root Causes Behind This Behavior 🔹 Pressure from competition: In a fast-changing world, many feel the need to survive first—choosing shortcuts that may compromise ethics. 🔹 Culture of image over substance: Branding and PR take precedence over genuine value creation. 🔹 Lack of safe space for moral dialogue: Many organizations don’t allow honest conversations about goodness, integrity, or emotional truth. 🔥 A Way Forward—Starting with Questions 🔹 “How do we define success?” 🔹 “What impact does our organization have on those around us?” 🔹 “Do we dare to speak about goodness in our meetings?” Morality is not outdated—it’s the compass that keeps us from losing our way in a rapidly spinning world. If you’d like to expand this into an article or a discussion framework on “Reviving Ethics in Modern Organizations,” I’d be glad to help co-create it. For example: 🔹 A model of “Profit + Principle” that doesn’t force a trade-off 🔹 Strategies for building a culture where ethical conversations are welcome 🔹 Deep dialogues between “Success” and “Goodness” #LeadershipMindset #CourageToLead #VisionZero #NiraphaiThoughts #TransformationalLeadership 🔎Follow me.... For more and Please make sure to tag me properly in case you want to share this content.🔍

Humanity in Business: Why Ethics Is a Competitive Advantage Business is more than numbers and contracts, it’s built on people and trust. Yet in the rush for growth, humanity is often treated as optional. It isn’t. Companies that lead with empathy and ethics outperform because trust compounds faster than capital. Why Humanity Matters Humanity in business means: • Empathy: decisions that consider employees, clients, suppliers, communities. • Transparency: no hidden clauses or shifting terms. • Fair value: profit made by creating real value, not exploiting leverage. • Consistency under pressure: staying principled even when margins tighten. These traits aren’t “soft.” They reduce friction, open doors, and strengthen reputation. Ethics Drives Growth Ethical practices speed up business: • Partners who trust you decide faster. • Fewer disputes mean lower legal and compliance costs. • A good name attracts better investors, suppliers, and talent. • In a crisis, stakeholders back companies they believe are fair. Contracts as Tools of Humanity A clear contract is an act of respect: “I value you enough to make our obligations explicit and protect us both.” When used this way, contracts safeguard collaboration instead of stifling it. Putting Humanity Into Practice • Lead with honest communication. • Price responsibly: seek sustainable margins without exploiting the weaker side. • Know your supply chain, who makes your product and under what conditions. • Train teams in empathy-driven negotiation. • Reward integrity even when it costs in the short term. Final Thought Humanity isn’t charity; it’s strategy. Businesses that weave empathy and fairness into daily operations build trust that competitors can’t copy, and that’s what drives lasting growth. The real question for leaders is no longer “Can we afford to be ethical?” It’s “What will it cost us if we aren’t?” #HumanityInBusiness #Leadership #Trust #ContractsMatter #SustainableGrowth

🧭 Leadership Through Tazkiyah: The Revolutionary Innovation Humanity Needs From Surveillance to Conscience, From Performance to Impact --- ✨ Foundational Insight In a world where ethics are eroded under the pressure of performance, and leadership is reduced to positional authority, the model of Leadership Through Tazkiyah emerges as a revolutionary innovation. It rebuilds the human being within the role, transforming institutions from administrative systems into ethical spaces that produce lasting, meaningful impact. This model doesn’t beautify reality—it re-engineers it from within. It doesn’t rely on external control—it establishes conscience as the true safeguard against deviation. --- 🔥 Why Is It Revolutionary? 1. It Redefines Leadership at Its Core - From position to purpose - From skill to moral character - From authority to purification - From performance to impact 2. It Integrates Ethics Into Function - Turns intention into a measurable tool - Links decisions to conscience, not personal gain - Builds a culture of self-review within teams 3. It Offers Practical Tools - Intention Journals - Self-Review Cards - Ego Risk Assessment Frameworks - Collective Reflection Circles - Impact Indicators: fairness, transparency, empowerment 4. It Translates Globally - Applicable in both faith-based and secular contexts - Respected across cultures because it’s built on conscience - Produces impact that lives in people—not just in reports --- 🌍 Why Humanity and Institutions Need It | Global Challenge | How the Model Responds | |------------------|------------------------| | Declining trust in leaders | Rebuilds conscience within the role | Administrative corruption | Immunizes decisions through purification and resilience | Performance without meaning | Links success to ethical impact | Favoritism and bias | Creates a culture of collective self-accountability | Collapse of justice | Establishes fairness as a functional standard --- 🧠 Conclusion > Leadership through Tazkiyah is not a philosophical luxury—it’s an urban necessity. > It’s an innovation that rebuilds the human within the role, produces impact respected across cultures, and serves both humanity and history. --- #LeadershipByConscience Let’s rebuild the world from within the human—not just around the

This week me and my colleague Kirill Zinchenko attended the Professional Ethics in Consulting training sessions. Why? Software development is increasingly complicated/complex nowadays, and IT solutions are deeply embedded in industries such as healthcare, finance, transportation, and aviation, where the stakes are high, risks cannot be ignored, and people’s lives are directly impacted. AI models are supervised and trained by humans, which means their behavior ultimately reflects our awareness/neglect of ethical responsibility. Here are a few reminders we, as businesses, auditors, and consultants, should always keep in mind: ▪️ The Golden Rule of ethics: Treat others the way you would want to be treated ▪️ In decision-making (especially tough ones): Notice which part of your brain is driving you. The reptilian brain, the limbic system, or the neocortex governs different functions. ▪️ When developing new technologies or products: Think beyond short-term gains and consider the long-term impact on communities. ▪️ Invest in continuous growth: Elevate both personal expertise and organizational ethics. This will lift the entire sector and market. ▪️ Amplify positive influence: Speak up and lead by example. We need more proactive, ethical voices to drive meaningful change. 👏 Many thanks to Valentina Grigoryeva, Prosperity Partners, BCC, and EBRD for making this initiative possible.

How does ethics impact strategy? That's the question of the week in my business strategy class. I think that most people recognize right from wrong, and that future business leaders can explore cases like Theranos or Enron and immediately understand how ethical lapses (or fading) can take an organization down a dark path. So what? It's easy to analyze such scenarios from an external perspective. It's not so easy to answer the other questions that emerge from studying those cases. What would you do if you were caught up in an ethical Kobayashi Maru? How would you respond if you were told to lie about the status of a project? And, more importantly, what steps can you take to create an ethical culture? Ethics and norms should underpin the foundation of organizational culture. With them firmly in place, there isn't much that cannot be accomplished, and the organization will be resilient in the face of a storm. If they're lacking - or absent - the foundation will eventually crack, crumble, and fail, and the organization will go down with it. There's a quote in this 2020 article from The Ethics Centre that always stood out to me: "Misalignment between the espoused purpose, values and principles of an organisation and the real-time decisions being made each day can increase reputational and conduct risk leading to an erosion of trust, disengagement and poor customer outcomes." When the proverbial sh*t hits the fan, that alignment makes all the difference in the world. https://lnkd.in/e-jEnjeV

Ethics is much more than compliance. It is the foundation of credibility. What this looks like: -Ethics is not a policy. It is a consistency of words and actions. -Ethics is not reputational damage. It is doing what is right when no one is watching. -Ethics is not a statement of values. It is the daily practice of those values in decisions big and small. Unilever embeds its ethics in its supply chain practices by focusing on fair sourcing and transparency. Dangote Industries Limited reinforces ethics through its zero-tolerance policy on corruption, setting standards across different African businesses Guinness Nigeria's responsible drinking campaigns show how ethics can shape brand advocacy while addressing real social issues. When communication is guided by ethics, trust follows. It protects relationships, builds credibility and sustains reputation beyond campaigns. Ethics is not an afterthought; it is trust in action. Rayo Bankole (PMP, PSPO, PSM) re-enforced this principle time and again. No one has used their reggae to spoil the blues so far-and won't 😁.

Purpose of the Ethics Blueprint The Ethics Blueprint provides InsuraBuild builders with clear, practical standards to guide ethical decision-making in high-pressure situations. It emphasizes patient and supportive communication so all parties feel heard and respected. By fostering trust and transparency with clients, adjusters, and insurers after a loss, it strengthens long-term relationships. Finally, it establishes consistent moral expectations across provinces to ensure a unified approach to rebuilding physically, emotionally, and ethically.

Ever wondered how ethics and professionalism stand as pillars in public health today? • Here’s why these elements are more crucial than ever. Why It Matters: Public health isn’t just about science; it’s about trust. At the heart of every health strategy lies the need for ethical decision-making. Trust is built on professionalism, transparency, and accountability. Consider the role of doctors during a pandemic. Their ethical responsibility isn't just treating patients but ensuring accurate information is communicated to the public. Real-World Scenario: Remember the widespread concern during vaccine rollouts? Professionals grappled with public skepticism. But by maintaining transparency and ethical practices, they nurtured trust. Actionable Insights: 1. Prioritize Transparent Communication: Whenever you face ethical dilemmas, open communication should be your first step. Lay down facts, clarify doubts, and allow for an open dialogue. 2. Uphold Professional Standards: Regular training and adherence to established guidelines ensure public faith. It’s vital for maintaining credibility. Practical Steps to Instill Ethics:  Audit and Educate: Conduct periodic ethics audits. Are practices aligning with ethical norms? Use findings to refocus training. Empower with Knowledge: Train teams consistently on ethical and professional standards. Regular workshops will foster a culture of integrity.  Lead by Example: Leadership should model ethical behavior, setting a standard for everyone else. When leaders demonstrate these values, it cascades downwards. Incorporating ethics into public health is about more than policy. It’s about trust, integrity, and doing the right thing by communities. How do you ensure ethical practices in your work? Would love to hear your thoughts!