This book explores the essence of ethical practice and its pivotal role in both personal growth and professional environments. This meticulously structured book serves as both a theoretical guide and a practical manual, illuminating the path to integrating ethical insights into everyday decision making and leadership.

At its core, this work champions the concept of life as a business—the business of living well—with integrity and excellence acting as indispensable guides. It argues compellingly that managing one’s life with the diligence, responsibility, and foresight typical of successful business practices not only enhances personal and professional growth but also contributes positively to societal welfare.

More than a book, it is a call to action for ethical living, offering readers not just knowledge but a roadmap for application. It is a crucial read for anyone aspiring to lead with valor and integrity, making it an indispensable resource for students, professionals, and leaders seeking to make ethical decisions that foster trust, accountability, and the greater good in an increasingly complex world.

Contents

Acknowledgements
Foreword
General Introduction

Section-I: Foundations of Ethics and Integrity

Section II: Dimensions of Excellence

Section III: Ethical Decision Making

Section IV: Professional Integrity and Ethical Challenges

Section V: Leadership with Integrity

Section VI: Community, Society, and Responsibility

Section VII: Personal Development and Self-Reflection

Section VIII: Challenges to Excellence and Integrity

Section IX: Global Ethics and Cultural Dimensions

Section X: Advanced Ethical Concepts and Spirituality

Section XI: Theoretical Framework

General Conclusion
Appendix
Glossary
References
Testimonials

Dr Kuruvilla Pandikattu SJ (born 1957-) is currently Chair Professor, JRD Tata Foundation for Business Ethics, XLRI, Jamshedpur, India. Earlier he was professor of Physics, Philosophy and Religion at Jnana Deepa, Institute of Philosophy and Theology, Pune, India. He has been actively involved in the dialogue between science and religion. Author/Editor of more than 45 books and 240 academic articles, Pandikattu is a Jesuit priest belonging to Dumka-Raiganj Province, India. Main topics of his research are: Ethics (incl. business and applied), anthropology, artificial intelligence, life-management and transhumanism. Email: kuru@kuru.in (personal) or kuru@xlri.ac.in (professional). Site: www.kuru.in. | GND: 124567274 | Vidwan: 289917 | ORCID: 0000-0001-9815 3707.