Yonason Goldson, a globally recognized thought leader on ethics, leadership, and culture, joins Raj to share insights from his remarkable journey. Yonason is a TEDx speaker, former hitchhiker, world traveler, and author of seven books, regularly contributing to Fast Company and having been featured in Forbes, Newsweek, and the Washington Post. His distinctive blend of ancient wisdom and modern business ethics positions him uniquely to advise organizations worldwide.

Throughout the episode, Yonason and Raj explore the foundations of ethical decision-making, emphasizing why compliance alone isn't enough—true ethics require a mindful approach rooted in empathy, humility, and trustworthiness. Yonason shares actionable strategies, including his "ETHICS" acronym for leadership and the "Four Muses" for ethical decision-making, providing powerful tools to cultivate ethical leadership, strengthen organizational culture, and drive sustainable success.

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Connect with the Guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yonason-goldson/Website: YonasonGoldson.comSubstack: yonasongoldson.substack.com00:00 Introduction to Ethics and Compliance

00:37 Yonason Goldson's Background & Accomplishments

02:25 Early Life & Growing Up in California

05:26 Life-Changing Hitchhiking Journey

09:14 Exploring the World & Finding Roots in Israel

12:30 Discovering Ethical Foundations in Judaism

17:13 Ethics as the Bedrock of Jewish Teachings

18:25 Compliance vs. True Ethical Leadership

20:12 ETHICS Acronym Explained

24:01 Practical Steps to Develop Ethical Traits

26:59 Influence of Jewish Cultural Teachings

32:05 Bringing Ancient Wisdom into Modern Business

34:33 The Four Muses of Ethical Decision-Making

38:10 The Importance of Stepping Out of Comfort Zones

39:36 Ethics, Trust, and Relationship-Building

41:59 Immediate Steps to Improve Company Ethics

44:58 Core Values: Theory vs. Practice

54:33 Avoiding Binary Thinking & Embracing Complexity

57:57 Defining "Home" and Choosing Where to Live

01:02:02 The Importance of Community & Belonging

01:07:20 Yonason's Final Advice on Listening and Growth

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