Should incoming CEOs simply retain the executive teams they inherit, or should they bring in new leaders who aren’t attached to past practices and outcomes and may be much better equipped to execute on current priorities?

Doing what is right is essential. But doing it in a way that is also strategic and politically astute is how you protect your ability to lead and create lasting impact. Ethical leadership isn’t just about integrity—it’s about timing, influence and sustainability.

Few leadership challenges are more daunting than regaining your footing after your credibility has been called into question. Whether the result of a misjudgment or an organizational setback, rebuilding trust requires intentional effort, humility, vulnerability and sustained commitment.