Leadership is based on ethics. All leaders bear ethical responsibilities and must make every effort to make ethical judgments that are informed and to instill ethical conduct in their followers. Meeting the Ethical Challenges of Leadership: Casting Light or Shadow, Seventh Edition, delves into the ethical demands of leadership as well as the dark side of leadership. Author Craig E. Johnson employs a multidisciplinary approach, relying on several disciplines of study to assist readers in making ethical judgments, leading with integrity, and creating an ethical culture. This totally updated new version is packed with real-world case studies, examples, self-assessments, and applications to improve students’ ethical competence and leadership qualities.