January/February 2004

REBUILDING TRUST: THE INTEGRAL ROLE OF LEADERSHIP IN FOSTERING VALUES, HONESTY AND VISION
by Carol Stephenson

That the corporation has an enormous influence on our lives is unquestioned. So too, then, is the influence of business leaders. Which is why, as this author states, it is imperative that leaders today adopt enduring values, and honest, open communication. In the end, a leader today must articulate and live by a vision that enables the corporation to achieve its corporate and social aspirations.

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About the Author

Carol Stephenson
Carol Stephenson is Dean, Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario.

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