The findings come as 71% of the respondents agree that strong moral leadership is needed in tackling the crises their workplaces face.
“What we found is that in this extraordinary moment where we, collectively, are facing so many simultaneous crises, moral leadership has evolved from a worthy pursuit to a critical survival skill,” said Dov Seidman, Founder and Chairman of The HOW Institute for Society, in a statement.
“Our research shows that people are seeking leadership that works to forge shared truths and engender an abundance of trust, and that scales deep, human moral values at all levels.”
Learning about moral leadership
Despite the strong demand, however, the report said only 10% of chief executive officers and 13% of managers exhibit behaviours reflecting moral leadership.