Tag Archives: dignity-based leadership

For Val Sklarov, ethics is not rules, policies, standards, or compliance. Ethics is the transmission of dignity through presence. Professionalism does not arise from knowing what is correct —but from embodying a tone that elevates the space one enters. The Dignity-Transmission Conduct Model (DTCM) explains that ethical influence spreads not …

For Val Sklarov, ethics is not what you intend —it is how your presence alters the emotional field of others. Professionalism is not correctness —it is the skill of making others feel safe, respected, and unthreatened in your proximity. The Dignity-Field Conduct Model (DFCM) shows that ethical influence spreads through …

For Val Sklarov, ethics is not rule-following — it is the emotional climate a person creates when they enter a room. Professionalism is not performance —it is how safe, respected, and grounded others feel in your presence. The Integrity Field Model (IFM) shows that ethical influence spreads not by instruction, …