Preface ix
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction 1
Part I What You Need to Know to Lead with Dignity
1. How to Honor Dignity 15
2. How to Avoid Violating Dignity 28
3. Dignity's Depth and Breadth 38
4. Leadership and Human Development: What Is the Connection? 46
5. How to Educate Future Leaders about Dignity 58
Part II What You Need to Do to Lead with Dignity
6. Demonstrate and Encourage Lifelong Learning and Development 73
7. Set the Tone: Make It Safe to Be Vulnerable 83
8. Cultivate Trust 93
9. Activate Empathy 100
10. Head to the Balcony 108
11. Take Responsibility 116
Part III Creating a Culture of Dignity
12. Advocate for Dignity Education 127
13. Implement a Dignity Education Program for Everyone 137
14. Assess Dignity Strengths and Weaknesses 145
15. Address Lingering Wounds to Dignity 154
16. Resolve Current and Future Conflicts with Dignity 163
17. The Dignity Pledge 175
18. Normalize Dignity Learning and Practice 183
19. Humanity Ascending: The Rewards of Leading with Dignity 187
Notes 193
Bibliography 201
Index 207