DANIEL
As a Blueprint for Navigating Ethical Dilemmas
(2nd Edition)
Ethical Leadership Across Time
Navigate today's ethical challenges with timeless principles - now extensively rewritten with expanded case studies and practical tools
The DANIEL Framework
A practical approach to ethical decision-making in complex situations - extensively rewritten with expanded case studies across healthcare, government, technology, manufacturing, and education
Clearly identify the ethical issue at stake
Understand the full context and stakeholders
Balance competing loyalties and obligations
Explore creative alternatives beyond binary choices
Consider long-term consequences and impacts
Act with moral courage and conviction
From Ancient Babylon to Modern Boardrooms
This 2nd Edition features extensively rewritten content with expanded case studies and deeper ethical frameworks
605 BCE - Babylon
Daniel faces his first ethical test: refuse the king's food while maintaining respect for authority
Today - Corporate Finance
Victoria Blackwood, CFO at Meridian Global, faces pressure to "adjust" financial reports before shareholders' meeting
Today - Tech Industry
Morgan Hayes discovers environmental data manipulation in a $4.2 billion energy project
Today - AI Ethics
Dr. Andrew Pearson applies ancient principles to quantum computing and AI bias challenges
Real Challenges Across Industries
Expanded case studies across healthcare, government, technology, manufacturing, and education
The Whistleblower's Dilemma
A pharmaceutical researcher discovers manipulated clinical trial data. How do you speak truth to power without destroying your career?
Supply Chain Ethics
An apparel executive uncovers widespread labor violations. Can you maintain competitive costs while upholding human dignity?
Privacy vs. Profit
A tech company faces pressure to monetize user data. How do you balance growth demands with user trust?
Government Procurement Ethics
A procurement officer uncovers bid-rigging in highway contracts. How do you expose corruption while offering constructive solutions?
Educational Leadership
A university administrator faces pressure to compromise academic standards. How do you maintain institutional integrity under financial pressure?
Richard French
Technology Executive, AI Ethics Expert, and Ethical Leadership Advocate
Richard French stands at the intersection of technological innovation and ethical leadership. As one of the country's foremost authorities on AI and automation, he has led organizations across five continents while maintaining an unwavering commitment to ethical decision-making.
In this extensively rewritten second edition, French expands his blueprint with new case studies across diverse industries - from healthcare and government to manufacturing and education - showing how timeless principles guide leaders through our most complex modern dilemmas.
Ready to Lead with Integrity?
Transform your approach to ethical leadership with this extensively rewritten 2nd edition featuring expanded case studies and practical decision-making tools
Experience the Blueprint in Action
Read Chapter 3: When Systems Pressure You to Compromise
Experience how Daniel’s ancient wisdom applies to today’s toughest leadership challenges. This chapter explores what to do when entire systems seem designed to force ethical compromise.