Integrity in an Age of Shamelessness: A guide for leaders, young & old

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Leadership is facing a crisis. Charisma is mistaken for competence, and shamelessness* is rewarded over integrity. This article unpacks the dangers of shameless leadership—where moral disengagement, exploitation, and division thrive—and offers a blueprint for ethical leadership that prioritises accountability, empathy, and trust.

Drawing on insights from Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic and Albert Bandura, we explore how society’s preference for confidence over competence allows unqualified, self-serving individuals to rise to power. True leadership, however, requires humility, responsibility, and purpose. By understanding the difference between healthy and toxic shame, leaders can foster cultures of trust rather than coercion.

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