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What Is Ethical Leadership? And Why It Matters More Than Ever

The Belonging Podcast by Elev8 Villages

The Belonging Podcast by Elev8 Villages
What Is Ethical Leadership? And Why It Matters More Than Ever
Apr 30, 2026 Season 1 Episode 19
Melissa Kaye

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The Belonging Podcast by Elev8 Villages | Episode 019 
Guest: Rebecca Justus, Ethical Leadership Coach and Mentor

In this episode, we explore one of the most important and often misunderstood topics of our time, Leadership.

But not just leadership…

👉 Ethical Leadership

Melissa sits down with Rebecca Justus, a coach and mentor in ethical leadership, to unpack what it truly means to lead with integrity, intention, and care in today’s complex and divided world.

💡 In this conversation, you’ll learn:

What leadership really means (and why most people get it wrong)
The difference between leadership and ethical leadership
Why leadership often turns into control or harm
How power changes people (and how to stay grounded)
The role of curiosity in great leadership
How to create safe spaces and belonging in teams
What inclusive leadership looks like in real life

This episode will challenge the way you think about influence, power, and responsibility.

Follow Rebecca

Websites: https://www.rebeccajustus.com/
https://www.reproductiveautonomy.org/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/therebeccajustus/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-justus/


If you lead in any way, at work, in your community, or even in your family, this conversation is for you.

This podcast is made possible by the generosity of our patron: Deana Laughlin. 
Thank you Deana!!

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