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Ethics are the focus of much discussion and media coverage in the post-Enron and WorldCom scandal tainted world of business. Leadership, always an area of study for organizations of all types and sizes, is receiving even more attention as a result of corporate and other forms of corruption (such as the recent events with Tom Delay in Congress and the “K Street” lobbying investigations of Jack Abramoff and others in Washington, DC). But when it comes to ethics-based leadership, while there is a growing volume of literature there are few role models (at least those who are still living and breathing, rather than in the history books and biographies). Given these circumstances, where can one go for “real world” guidance when it comes to ethics-based leadership?
There are several key questions that leaders at all levels and in any type of organization – be it a large or small business, non-profit, government or the professions can ask oneself and others:
- What would my mother say about…(action, decision, behavior…)?
- What if this was my personal bank account (applies both to income and outlays)?
- How would I want to be treated in the same situation (applies to customers, clients, patients and employees)?
- Would I want to see this (action, decision, behavior, conversation, etc.) on the front page of the local (or regional, or national) newspaper?
- If I am making a promise, agreement or “commitment”, am I willing to do everything in my power to keep it (situational honesty is just another name for a lie)?
Simplistic? Maybe. Realistic? Yes. Life changing? Definitely. If leaders of all professions, businesses and organizations asked themselves these questions – and then acted upon them - ethics-based leadership would shift from being an academic theory to a day-to-day reality with remarkable outcomes not only for leaders but also for customers, employees and investors.
George F. Franks, III is the founder and CEO of Franks Consulting Group - a Bethesda, Maryland based management consulting and leadership coaching practice. He has over twenty five years of experience with global telecommunications companies. George is a member of the Institute of Management Consultants and the International Coaching Federation. He is also an active member of the Company of Military Historians, Civil War Preservation Trust and several Civil War Round Tables. Franks Consulting Group is on the web at: http://www.franksconsultinggroup.com and George's blog can be found at: http://consultingandcoaching.blogspot.com
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London's near-insane premium on centrally-located living space has sent hotel rates into orbit - what would have been affordable lodgings within city limits 5 years ago would today most likely be overpriced and overbooked unless approached well in advance of your travel plans.
As so many people enter London city limits each day, from origins both domestic and overseas; finding
hotels in London can be a headache for those not willing to pay exorbitant prices for room and board. What seems to be of most intrinsic value when staying in a London hotel is not merely the hotel's star rating, or the range of in-house facilities that more often than not can be easily located within spitting distance of the lobby, but the location and the room rate. Finding acceptably-priced central London hotels is hardly a Herculean task - but without the requisite research it can certainly be a challenge.
There are many discount London hotels within London's central environs, and with outside help you can even get a better price than the "Rack Rate" - which is the price (generally per person, per night) that a hotel would offer you if you were to approach them over the counter. Cheap hotels in London are not a myth: many places online can offer great discounts if you book well in advance.
For those seeking hedonistic lodgings, the Abba Queens Gate hotel is set in the heart of the opulent borough of Kensington, with the traditional historical exterior mingled with the modern, spacious interior creating a subtle blend of London old and new. If this all seems too conventional for you, you could be a perfect candidate for the Sunborn Yacht Hotel in the Docklands area - the world's first specially-designed hotel onboard a yacht.
The Russell Hotel in London also offers luxury accommodation at a great price. All of these establishments can be booked at great rates, so long as you know where to look for discount London hotels.
Article author: John Dale
