Ethical Lapses of Executives and Other Notable Public Figures: Lessons Learned, and Lessons Never Learned

Spectacular ethical failings of corporate and other business leaders now appear commonplace. What drives already and otherwise successful people to commit ethical violations or even engage in criminal conduct?

Are there common attributes that can be identified in the acts or omissions of these business actors? Equally important, can factors or circumstances be located that inform us as of early warning signs that can modify behaviors or even prevent them

This presentation will identify specific case studies of notable recent examples to try to identify commonalities or root causes of these lapses.