Visions, Values, and Corporate Hypocrisy: the hijacking of corporate conscience

Hypocrisy is rife in the corporate world, with disastrous consequences for businesses, employees, and consumers.

Dr. Williams argues that hypocrisy occurs when leaders fail to align their actions with company values, resulting in widespread disillusionment that taints the entire organization. He makes a bold and compelling case for authentic leadership as a legitimate and profitable business incentive, where values are ethically informed and pioneered by diligent leaders.

Now more than ever, companies have a duty and an incentive to reverse the ‘profits before people’ mentality, focusing instead on a ‘people first’ directive. Dr. Williams demonstrates that profits are a natural consequence of this approach, since employees are inspired to contribute their personal best when they are well-treated and respected. Visions, Values, and Corporate Hypocrisy calls for greater transparency, accountability, and integrity within the business discourse, starting with leaders whose actions ultimately shape the culture and success of organizations.

Williams holds a PhD in Organizational Psychology, and has a 30-year career in corporate leadership.

Kendall is Sr. Vice President of Operations for large contact center based in Ventura County, CA, and has garnered 30 years of experience in key leadership roles for companies such as AT&T, and Nationwide Insurance. He specializes in building and revitalizing world-class contact centers, and subscribes to a "people first" mentality. He firmly believes that a people-led approach is the key to corporate success, since profits and stability are natural outcomes of a dynamic, engaged workforce whose values are aligned with organizational goals.Kendall holds several postgraduate qualifications, including a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Northcentral University, an MA in Organization Management from the University of Phoenix, a BA in Organizational Behavior from National-Louis University, and a Certificate of Executive Leadership from Cornell University. He has taught on a range of undergraduate and graduate courses at Penn State University, the University of Phoenix, and Fremont College.Kendall is passionate about developing authentic leadership strategies and dispelling hypocrisy from corporate cultures, which is what inspired him to write "Visions, Values, and Corporate Hypocrisy."With his combined academic and corporate expertise, Kendall has a wealth of knowledge to share with aspiring leaders, and indeed with anyone interested in the subject of leadership. He currently lives in California, and is father to three young adults, Ryan, Reid, and Kayla Williams.