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June 08, 2021 12:00 PM • a Virtual Event
What is LeaderEthics-Wisconsin?
LeaderEthics –Wisconsin is a non-partisan/non-profit organization dedicated to promoting integrity in the American Democracy through ethical leadership practices among elected officials. Ethical leaders are:
- Truthful.
- Transparent with public information.
- Unifiers rather than dividers, and
- Willing to represent the collective interests of their constituency.
The concept is designed to work at two levels. LeaderEthics-Wisconsin is a statewide organization, comprised of local chapters. At both levels, membership will make a difference!
In The News
Debating the Facets of Hell
"If leaders contribute to the structural conflict, or fail to take steps to address the conflict, the conflict will grow, often uncontrollably. In other words, all hell breaks loose. And in the resulting debate, we can find ourselves arguing over the symptoms of the conflict, essentially 'debating the facets of hell'. There may be little dialog about how we got here and, more importantly, how we move out of this dynamic." Lee Rasch
Editorial published in the La Crosse Tribune, May 2, 2021 La Crosse Tribune, May 2, 2021
Our Electoral Process...a Vicious Cycle
"While in a vicious cycle, we are not protecting the status quo...rather we are protecting the 'worsening of the situation'"
Published in the La Crosse Tribune, April 11, 2021 link to article
Rep. Steve Doyle and former Rep. Lee Nerison selected as the 2021 LeaderEthics Award recipients
The La Crosse Tribune Endorses Final Five Voting in Wisconsin
LeaderEthics-Wisconsin is pleased to see support for Democracy Found and the bipartisan-sponsored bill...Final Five Voting. As stated in the editorial by Lee Rasch, "We believe this is a serious effort designed to curtail the hyper-partisanship we are seeing in politics today."
March 21, 2010 Final Five Voting Deserves Support
Caught in the Vortex of Misinformation
Many believe we are in an infodemic, as misinformation on social media becomes a greater influence. Published in the March 7, 2021 issue of the La Crosse Tribune.
Change Starts With Our Expectations
In the January 31, 2021 issue of the La Crosse Tribune, Lee Rasch discusses the importance of establishing expectations for ethical leadership.
Becoming a Candidate on an Ethical Leadership Platform
"We need to expect ethical leadership from elected officials. It's as applicable in politics as it is in business, education, healthcare or any other area."...Lee Rasch WKBT News 8000 video, ethical leadership
Local candidates asked to show ethical leadership
LeaderEthics-Wisconsin announces the release of the video, "Becoming a Candidate on an Ethical Leadership Platform"
It's Never Too Late to Recognize the Right Thing
In this La Crosse Tribune editorial, the focus is on recognizing ethical leadership in practice as a way of encouraging elected officials to consider "doing the right thing".
Inspired Minds Podcast: LeaderEthics-Wisconsin
Lee Rasch is engaged in a conversation with Sam Scinta, President and Founder of IM Education, and Rick Kyte, Director of the DB Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University.
Disinformation on Social Media
Lee Rasch is interviewed by Tyler Job of WKBT regarding concerns about disinformation in social media in advance of the November 3rd election.
Bipartisan Ethics
The release of the 2020 Citizen's Guide 2.0 is announced.
WXOW October 6, 2020, link: bipartisan message
Resources to Fight Misinformation
WKBT News8000 October 6, 2020, link: helpful resources
The Cap Times Max Witynski & Jessica Christoffer - Wisconsin Watch
"One Answer is to avoid liking or sharing suspicious or inflammatory content, according to Lee Rasch, the executive director of LeaderEthics-Wisconsin, a La Crosse, Wisconsin- based nonprofit that promotes integrity in American democracy."
Poll looks at ethical performance among elected officials at local, state and national level - WKBT 7/17/20
Expect Elected Officials to Collaborate - La Crosse Tribune 5/24/20
Expect Elected Officials to Collaborate
COVID-19 and the Principles of Ethical Leadership
As elected officials, ethical leaders are truthful, transparent, unifying and representing all constituents...
La Crosse Tribune March 22, 2020 Principles of Ethical Leadership
WXOW Report: Local Leaders Speak Out About Preventing Election Interference
https://wxow.com/2020/03/11/local-leaders-speak-out-about-preventing-election-interference/
WKBT Report: Local Group Fighting Back Against Social Media Disinformation
https://www.news8000.com/local-group-fighting-back-against-social-media-disinformation/
Lee Rasch was a guest on the WKOW program, Capital City Sunday. The topics? Trust in Government and Disinformation on Social Media.
https://wkow.com/capital-city-sunday/https://wkow.com/capital-city-sunday/
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Group Calls For Ethical Leadership
http://www.leaderethicswi.org/Presentations/Articles/
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As Disinformation Online Grows, WI Group Hopes To Educate Voters
http://www.leaderethicswi.org/Presentations/Articles/
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Wisconsin organization aims to empower voters against disinformation Victor Jacobo
https://www.cbs58.com/news/wisconsin-organization-aims-to-empower-voters-against-disinformation
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An Ethical Approach to Leadership
"Leadership" and "Ethics." Putting those words together in the same sentence may seem like an oxymoron or a contradiction in terms given today's political climate.
http://www.leaderethicswi.org/Presentations/Articles/
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As Disinformation Online Grows, Wisconsin Group Hopes To Educate Voters Ahead Of 2020 Election
New 2020 Citizens Guide Offers Voters Practical Tips On Asking Candidates About Ethics, Spotting False Information Online
By Hope Kirwan - Published: Tuesday, January 1, 2019, 5:55am
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WXOW La Crosse - Leader Ethics-Wisconsin releases guide to help citizens advocate for ethical leadership in politics
https://wxow.com/2019/12/04/leader-ethics-wisconsin-releases-guide-to-help-citizens-advocate-for-ethical-leadership-in-politics/
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WEAU - Eau Claire
Ethics in politics is behind the push from a Wisconsin group as the 2020 season starts to ramp up.
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WKBT News La Crosse - 2020 Citizen's Guide
LeaderEthics-Wisconsin released the 2020 Citizen's Guide to Ethical Leadership Among Elected Officials. the 2020 Citizen's Guide provides background information and practical suggestions for citizens who wish to heighten the awareness of ethical leadership.
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WKBT News - Millennial Panel Conversation Hopes To Prepare Leaders for Tomorrow
The Leader Ethics-Wisconsin La Crosse Chapter host a panel of next generation leaders. The topic: Ethical Leadership Among Elected Leaders
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Wisconsin Public Radio - Central Time
Listen to Rob Ferrett, host of the WPR program, Central Time, interview Lee Rasch. The topic is: Wisconsin Group Working to Ensure Ethics in Government.
https://www.wpr.org/wisconsin-group-working-ensure-ethics-government
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WKBT News: Local group grades the ethical leadership of elected leaders
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La Crosse Tribune - Tribcast: LeaderEthics-Wisconsin
Listen to LeaderEthics-Wisconsin's Executive Director Lee Rasch and Rusty Cunningham of the La Crosse Tribune as they discuss the principles of ethical leadership, the need for ethics in the political world, and the mission of LeaderEthics-Wisconsin!
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WXOW Daybreak Program: LeaderEthics-Wisconsin Promotes Ethical Leadership among Elected Officials
https://wxow.com/news/daybreak/2019/01/22/verify-your-vote-through-local-non-partisan-group/
