Justice for Others Ethical leaders ensure that justice and fairness are central parts of their decision

making. This means treating all subordinates in very similar ways, except when there is a very clear need
for differential treatment and there is transparency about why this need exists. In addition to being
transparent, the logic for differential treatment should be morally sound and reasonable. Honesty
Toward Others Ethical leadership requires honesty. Dishonesty destroys trust—a critical characteristic of
any leader– follower relationship. On the other hand, honesty increases trust and builds the leader–
follower relationship. Honesty means to be open with others by expressing our thinking and our reality
as fully as we can. This means balancing openness with disclosing only what is appropriate in a given
scenario. Dalla Costa (1998) says that honesty for leaders means the following