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Educators: Join the movement. Change lives.

CHARACTER COUNTS! Week is the biggest celebration of character in the world. Join us this year, October 19-25, to connect with others around the globe. We offer all the free resources you need including lesson plans, Red Ribbon Week tie-in activities, and so much more!
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Are you eroding trust?

Institute president Michael Josephson is quoted in this list of 10 bad habits.
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Center for Public Service Ethics offers customized leadership training

The Institute’s experienced trainers have helped hundreds of organizations develop ethical initiatives that are meaningful, measurable, and sustainable.
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Seminars on ethics in public administration

See our schedule of seminars for public officials

Our targeted seminars help legislators and public administrators resolve ethical issues on the local, municipal, state, and federal levels.
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Seminars are filling up for school administrators

These targeted trainings are designed to help school administrators and board members deal with ethical issues that lead to public criticism and litigation.
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Josephson Institute keynote speeches

A truly inspiring keynote speaker is rare

Even rarer is a keynote speaker who can elevate the audience to a new level of commitment and passion.
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“I'm only a one-star”

“Years ago I was talking to about 50 Army generals responsible for weapons and equipment purchases. When I raised the issue of professional integrity, one of them reminded me there's a big gap between the way things are and the way they ought to be.”
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