Transformative Ethics and Moving Toward “Greatness” – Problems and Realities

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The purpose of this paper is to emphasize the role of Transformative Ethics as leaders and organizations move toward the achievement of greatness. It is a conceptual paper that explains the key importance of the pursuit of greatness and the role of Transformative Ethics in that pursuit. The paper suggests that each of the twelve perspectives that comprise Transformative Ethics supports the pursuit of greatness and that the pursuit of excellence is necessary for individuals and firms in today’s global marketplace. The research implications from this study support the importance of Transformative Ethics as a contributing ethical perspective for leaders and organizations. As leaders and organizations interact with others, the need for ethical leadership is critical for establishing trust and earning follower commitment This paper is one of the first to address the practical implications of Transformative Ethics for leaders and organizations. Introduction In the best-selling business text, Good to Great (2001), author Jim Collins begins the book with the six compelling words, “Good is the enemy of great.” Collins’ book is among Time magazine’s 25 most influential business management books ever written (Time, 2016) and Good to Great has been called one of the ten best management books to enable managers to improve their skills (Reh, 2017). Collins’ emphasis on the importance of becoming great is critical to maintaining a competitive advantage in today’s global marketplace (Caldwell & Anderson, 2018). HAWARAA ALI HABIB AL LAWATI, MUSCAT, OMAN RAIHAN TAQUI SYED MUSCAT, OMAN CAM CALDWELL ALEXANDRIA, LA, USA