In this episode of Beyond Boss, I use a current story about Meta firing employees for misusing meal vouchers to discuss leadership, ethics, and perception.

While this case is making headlines now, the lessons about trust and accountability are timeless. These insights will help you avoid small mistakes that could have a big impact on your career.

What You Will Get from This Episode:

• Why even small ethical lapses can lead to serious career consequences.
• How perception plays a critical role in leadership.
• What leaders can learn from Meta’s response and how to handle similar situations.
• Strategies to build a work environment that promotes accountability and trust.
• How to recover from ethical mistakes without letting them define your career.

Episode Highlights:

• 00:00 – Introduction to Ethical Leadership
• 01:50 – The Power of Perception in Leadership
• 03:46 – Ethical Blind Spots and Their Consequences
• 05:54 – Maintaining Ethical Standards Under Pressure
• 08:07 – Accountability and Owning Mistakes
• 09:56 – Long-Term Career Impact of Ethical Lapses
• 12:18 – Conclusion

Sources and links mentioned in the episode:

Manager Magazin in German:

https://www.manager-magazin.de/unternehmen/meta-feuert-mitarbeiter-wegen-missbrauch-von-essensgeld-zahnpasta-statt-lunch-a-6b85d71c-6cef-41a5-b868-cf5455f0ac61

Financial Times (in English, subscription needed):

https://www.ft.com/content/7d1a2738-2518-4ddb-811b-8abf9a745590

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