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Code of Ethics Professional Ethics Statement

The document outlines the author's philosophy on professional and personal ethics as both an aspiring U.S. Army officer and journalist. It discusses incorporating multiple ethical perspectives to guide decision-making. The author believes in principles like competence, rationality, respect, empathy, honesty, transparency, and accountability. Objectivity, clear communication, truthfulness, transparency, active listening and confidentiality are also emphasized. Core values include moral courage, collaboration, resilience, prioritizing the mission, empathy, and logical reasoning. Upholding duties and codes is seen as important both professionally and personally.

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Code of Ethics Professional Ethics Statement

The document outlines the author's philosophy on professional and personal ethics as both an aspiring U.S. Army officer and journalist. It discusses incorporating multiple ethical perspectives to guide decision-making. The author believes in principles like competence, rationality, respect, empathy, honesty, transparency, and accountability. Objectivity, clear communication, truthfulness, transparency, active listening and confidentiality are also emphasized. Core values include moral courage, collaboration, resilience, prioritizing the mission, empathy, and logical reasoning. Upholding duties and codes is seen as important both professionally and personally.

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Code of Ethics

Professional Ethics Statement

A Philosophy on Professional Ethics

The problem with only following one ethical perspective is that it only burns one candle in the
dark. While one can see enough to navigate a few steps, ultimately the path will become dark
again. With my interests in ethics, philosophy, and religion, I have incorporated many of these
different perspectives. In an ever-changing world, it is vital to be adaptive. Therefore, with a
wide collection and incorporation of many different perspectives, it lights up enough candles to
navigate through the darkness.

Each different perspective such as Kantian, Utilitarian, Virtue, and Deontological contains some
similar characteristics. These are overarching and imperative to strongly build the integrity of the
individual. Rationality, respect, empathy, honesty, transparency, and accountability.

Specifically, I believe:

● Being the most competent individual is the only thing that we as individuals have in
our control. I will always try to improve myself professionally and be as competent and
proficient at my job.
● To be a rational human being means you will make decisions that are justifiable. I
will always base my decisions on logic, in accordance with understanding both sides of
the problem.
● I will always uphold my respect for all walks of life. This includes race, gender,
ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, and culture.
● Empathy is fundamental in every aspect of life. This allows people to “walk a mile in
another’s shoes.” I will always have compassion and understanding for all people
including my co-workers, business partners, and strangers.
● Honesty is what relationships are built upon. I will always build strong relationships
with both my peers above and below my position. To ensure that, I will always be honest.
● Transparency in a professional manner is key for the company and its stakeholders. I
will always make logical decisions with full transparency.
● Accountability is salient because we are ultimately responsible for our actions and the
consequences. I am a firm believer in “extreme ownership.” This means that there is
nobody else to blame. I will never blame others, but I will always accept that I am
responsible for success and failure.

A Philosophy on Personal Communication Ethics


As a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army and an aspiring journalist, clear communication is
paramount. Though widely different careers, they are similar in many ways. Clear and concise
communication is required for both and if there is a lack thereof, human lives are at stake. On the
battlefield, miscommunication means death. Similarly, a journalist has a moral duty to report the
truth objectively. One of many examples would be if a journalist fails to bring attention to a
dangerous product that has been recalled, then lives are at risk.

“With great power comes great responsibility.” Both careers wield much power and I understand
that I must always accept responsibility. This goes back to “extreme ownership.” But a few of
the main principles in communication ethics are objectivity (veil of ignorance), clearness and
conciseness, truthfulness, transparency, active listening, and respecting privacy and
confidentiality.

Specifically, I believe:

● Objectivity is the pursuit of truth in communication. To be objective, there are many


elements related such as facts, biases, and neutrality. Facts are important due to the very
nature that they are the truth, objective reality. Cognitive biases are illogical and being
able to identify and eliminate biases in the thought process helps to improve objectivity.
Neutrality is quite important as well because it helps to ensure the pursuit of truth versus
secret agendas. I will always pursue truth as objectively as possible. I will always follow
facts, use the veil of ignorance to refrain from my personal bias, and will remain neutral.
● Being clear and concise in the language is required to ensure all participants
understand the mission or task. Professionals must be simple and easy to understand. I
will always use concise words with my co-workers to establish transparency, build an
effective team, and assist in facilitating the growth of the organization.
● Being truthful is essential for authentic communication and it allows for genuine
interaction between people. As a soon-to-be Army Officer and an aspiring journalist, I
will always tell the truth. I will never lie, falsify, or use deception.
● Transparency goes hand-in-hand with communication in general. This helps build
relationships, ensures honesty and integrity, and allows for more authenticity. I will
always be transparent with my communication and decision-making.
● Active listening is required to better understand others. I will always closely listen to
others in a nonjudgmental way.
● Respecting privacy and confidentiality is paramount for maintaining a strong
relationship. I will always follow through on any promises and act in a way that respects
privacy or confidentiality.

Professional and Personal Core Values:


Some of the core values that I uphold every day in both my professional and personal life are
moral courage, collaboration, resilience, mission driver, empathy, and logic. I do not believe in
“clocking out” from work and refraining from living an ethical life during personal time. Along
with following the professional code listed, I also have several core values that I uphold.

Specifically, I believe:

● Moral courage is the virtue that sustains all others. We live in a chaotic world with a
multitude of fears present each day. I will always do the right thing choosing willingly to
overcome any doubts, fears, or consequences.
● Collaboration is the main principle in building strong relationships. As we all know,
“two brains are smarter than one.” I will always value the insights of others.
● Resilience means getting back up after you fall down. I will never let mistakes or
setbacks discourage me. I will always be determined to be the most competent individual
that I can be.
● The mission is paramount. I will always be passionate and believe in the cause. I will
not jeopardize the mission or carry it out for my own internal reasons.
● Empathy is required in communication with others. I will always listen closely to
others, value their perspective, and use the veil of ignorance when listening. I will not
judge others and will always be aware of my own biases.
● I will always follow logical reasoning during any conversation and during the
decision-making progress.

As a soon-to-be Army officer, I will always uphold my sworn duty to the American Constitution.
I will also always embrace the Army’s core values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service,
honor, integrity, and personal courage.

As an aspiring journalist, I will always uphold the core principles of truth and accuracy,
independence, fairness and impartiality, humanity, and accountability.

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