Heroes take a personal risk for the common good. Some people may just be born with the personality traits of a hero – but anyone can get ready to act heroically.
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German philosopher Paul Tillich’s writings about affirming oneself in the face of anxiety, repression and meaninglessness ring as true today as in the 1950s.
Whistle blowers in South Africa don’t get the support they deserve.This includes lack of legislative backing as well as support from society, employers and professional bodies.
Psychologists have identified the characteristics of ‘moral rebels’ who make the tough choice to stand up for their principles in the face of negative consequences.
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Poler Family Professor of Psychology, Amherst College
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Professor of Ethics and Organisation, Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University
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Senior Research Fellow
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Director of Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) Ethics and Governance Think Tank, University of Pretoria
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Researcher -Ethics and Governance think tank, Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Pretoria
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Professor of Education, Quinnipiac University