Ten "old ethical principles" provide effective guidance for today's corporate culture. Recent scandals rocking the American busines community have demonstrated the vital relevance of ethical principles to today's corporate culture. These principles are in fact quite old. They include integrity, truthfulness, fairness, human dignity, participation, social responsibility and love. Through concrete examples drawn from many levels of corporate life, William Byron commends these principles to the minds and consciences of those who are now or hope soon to be the decision-makers in the American business system.

A collection of essays or "short takes" that tackle the wide range of matters of concern to Catholics,

Drawing on his five decades of leadership experience, William Byron outlines in this volume the theory, practice, and purpose of leadership. Intuition, humility, empathy, simplicity of lifestyle, and sound speaking and writing skills are all essential for effective leadership, and Byron devotes separate, in-depth chapters to each. Aimed at an audience now largely overlooked by leadership literature, "Next Generation Leadership "will appeal to the business, government, religion, and nonprofit leaders of tomorrow.

The term "individuarian" describes a person who seeks leadership in service of his community - he is neither blatantly self-interested nor blindly communistic, but seeks to contribute positively to society. In "Individuarian Observations", William J. Byron reflects on this concept and the place of individuarians in both the Catholic Church and an American society in the midst of crises and transitions. Byron's sharp insights propose an alternative ethical model based on engaged social participants who are committed to advancing the common good in these difficult times.