Ethical Leadership Class Review

I want to say that ethical leadership is almost an oxymoron in the sports industry of today. It makes me question, what's the use? Why enter into a profession that seems so "run-away," untamable, and corrupt? Because I believe that myself, along with America's Team, especially a select few I have in mind - can change it. I truly believe that.

Even in a class of 26 people, we have 26 different dreams for our futures. Some start at the youth level, some at the middle and high school stages, some in the classroom, some in the field, then even more in college, and a few in the pros. If we have good, solid, people of unquestionable character influencing the lives of others while doing something we love - we can change what is the ridiculousness of college and professional sports today.

Isn't that what we all want ultimately in life? To be passionate about something, believe in what we are doing, and to be treated with respect while giving others respect in return? Who knows, maybe not? Like I said, everyone has a different dream. Everyone may have some form of this dream, add some prestige and money for one person, take away responsibility for someone else and so forth. But essentially I believe everyone wants to be treated with love and respect.

Ethics with Professor Doback, I mean Dobel :) has been a great time for reflection. I wish this class was a week long in the summer. Just in a handful of assignments, a few days of class, and many discussions I feel like I've come closer to recognizing my views on ethical decisions within sports - or at least giving them more reflection time. It's great to see others reactions to the issues as well. I guess that is what I enjoy most. Gives you insight into your own opinions and opens you to other aspects you may have never thought about until the discussions with others.