In the autumn of 1777, George Washington’s forces suffered two major defeats against the British. In one of those battles, Philadelphia fell to British forces. So, Washington had moved his beleaguered troops to an encampment near Philadelphia, hoping to block any further British advance. But he knew that his Continental Army, worn and ragged, was not ready for another fight, and would not be any time soon. And as if that were not bad enough,…
Leaders make choices, and one of the most significant is how they will lead. Some lead by position, power, or pride. Others by principle. In a 2018 interview with Business Because, Sarah Mangia, the senior director of the Leadership Initiative at The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business, explained that “We define principled leadership as the alignment of a leader’s behavior, or perceived behavior, with his or her values.” Yet, human nature…