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4. Paying Attention

Author : Leslie E Sekerka

Published in: Ethics is a Daily Deal

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Recall your behavior in school, when the classroom was filled with laughter, mischief, and chatter. The teacher would dive in and say, “People, will you please pay attention?” While simplified to make a point, this sort of reminder to you—to pay attention—is central in sustaining your ethical behavior. As your values compete for priority, ask yourself: Do you have an inner voice that corrals your thoughts, reminding you to be aware of and think about the ethical elements of the given situation? Being ethical is not about being well versed in philosophy, decision-making models, or some profound reasoning strategy. Rather, it is about choosing to consciously be aware of your motives and intentions in your daily task actions and working to be your best.

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Title: Paying Attention
Author: Leslie E Sekerka
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Ethics is a Daily Deal
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-18089-2

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-18090-8

Copyright Year: 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18090-8_4