Ethical Followship

Thurman’s conclusion based on that notion:

“We as nonprofit employees need to be good followers of our executive directors and boards. However, we also need to be ethical in our obedience and be more dedicated to our cause than to our beloved bosses. I can’t help but be convinced that most nonprofit scandal and fraud only occurs because individuals within the organization don’t speak up for what’s right. As good followers, and especially as young nonprofit professionals, we also need to be courageous enough to challenge our leaders when they are wrong and especially if they behave unethically.