Christopher Gilbert - The Noble Edge: Reclaiming an Ethical World One Choice at a Time

The Noble Edge is fast paced, easy to read and covers a lot of ground. I have not seen a distinction between morals and ethics as well delineated as in this work. Its a great primer for corporate and individual social responsibility.

Mike Phillips, Board Chairperson, Altaira Capital Partners Ltd., London, Chairman and CEO, Russell Investments, Ret.

Wow! I couldnt put it down! The book is brilliant, inspiring, filled with humor that informs and amazing personal stories. If I were still Dean of the USC Law School, I would assign it to every law student. This book has given me some GREAT material for my monthly firesides that will be duly attributed and acknowledged.

Dorothy Nelson, Past Dean, University of Southern California Law School and 40-Year Member of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahs of the United States, Ret.

Chris thoughtfully and purposefully guides and inspires ones capacity for nobility.

Laurel Anderson Rostami, MA, ABS, LMHC, Founder, Conscious Completion

Dr. Christopher Gilbert has delivered a much-needed tonic in an increasingly toxic moral era. His vast experiences in researching and teaching in the field of ethics, combined with his deeply held personal beliefs and seasoned practice in living out the principles he shares, combine to make The Noble Edge an insightful and powerful guide that will enrich us all. Theres no more right time than now to sharpen the ethical lens of our lives, and this is the book that can do it!

Mike Yoder, Executive Director, Associated Ministries

The Noble Edge is written with an engaging style that brought clarity to my thinking about how I live my life with the rest of the world. It moves quickly and focused my thoughts on my current behaviors.

Frank Hagel, President, Hagel and Company, Human Resource Management Systems

This book is a gift to all who read it! Its a fast and fun journey across common ethical frameworks but not from an ivory tower perspective, despite the authors clear academic foundations and solid research. Its entertaining and the examples are practical. Chris shares his lifes wisdom and depth of studies to debunk many of the shaky ethical foundations we often stand on. But he doesnt leave us abandoned; he proposes a superior and viable way of ethical thinking that leads to the right kinds of actions, not only for us, but for all. Whether youre seeking growth in your personal life or within the business community, I highly recommend it to anyone who aspires to live an examined life and be at their very best.

Don Sosnowski, Executive Director, Invista Performance Solutions

Dr. Gilbert has written an engaging and insightful book that is both grounded in theory and immensely practical. It culminates in nine steps that support each of us in reaching the ethical high ground, and along the way we are treated to stories and examples that bring the material to life. Rarely does a book bring together so many important ideas and empower us to make better moral choices. Gilberts work is an enjoyable, meaningful, accessible book for everyone.

Dr. Jill Purdy, Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Professor of Management, University of Washington, Tacoma

Dr. Gilberts unique approach to cultivating greater honesty and integrity in our lives is a must read! It provides insight, optimism and humor on the opportunity we have to change things as individuals and make a difference in our families, organizations and communities.

Randie Gottlieb, Ed.D., Founding Executive Director, UnityWorks Foundation

In this very readable and practical approach to ethics, Chris Gilbert brings his years of experience, his substantial knowledge and research and his quick wit. Chris has made the topic approachable and straight forward.

Joe Lawless, Executive Director, Milgard Center for Leadership & Social Responsibility

Its a known clich that its easier to preach moral standards rather than live by them. However, Dr. Gilberts book will help to close the gap by showing why and how you can actually walk the talk. With the ease of a laid-back, conversational style and filled with personal anecdotes, insights from ancient wisdom and engaging case studies, this book will provide you the moral clarity to do the right thing.

Dr. Turan Kayaoglu, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, University of Washington

The Noble Edge offers the wisdom of the ages in a style that is deep yet easy to understand. Through a book that is both personal and professional, Dr. Gilbert has encapsulated ethical mileposts into 21 Principles of Leading an Ethically Driven Life. These nuggets of wisdom, called Moral Progressivism, help us reflect on living a truly ethical life. This book is a window into a future that will be both challenging and rewarding. Recommended reading for all sentient beings.

Trip Barthel, Author, Transforming Conflict into Consensus

I greatly enjoyed The Noble Edge. The writing is lively and engaging, and the subject matter is applicable in the classroom, the boardroom and the family room. The stories within draw from Dr. Gilberts wide range of life experience in business and education and underscore the breadth and depth of the ethical challenges we face as individuals, communities and nations. In a world increasingly awash in ethical relativism, Chriss thoughtful and straightforward analysis gives us an owners manual for ethical behavior. This book should be a must-read for every college freshman, every corporate executive, every board member and every trustee. Ethical behavior, as Dr. Gilbert points out so clearly, is a processone in which we are all engaged.

Dr. Brian Duchin, Professor of History, Department of Social Sciences, Tacoma College, Washington

The

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Reclaiming an Ethical World One Choice at a Time

CHRISTOPHER GILBERT PhD

NEW YORK

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The Noble Edge

Reclaiming an Ethical World One Choice at a Time

2021 Christopher Gilbert, PhD

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To my dearest friend, wife, and shipmate, Marie, who is as constant, hopeful and selflessly giving as the northern star (Go Elly!).

I could not have written this book alone, and I am grateful for the many ways others contributed including (but not limited to):

My daughters, Shannon and Stephanie, who always give their best; Dr. Pattabi Raman, who launched this voyage; Laurel Anderson-Rostami, who taught me how to strive for authenticity every waking moment; Lori Wyckoff, who patiently urged me down the path of conscious knowledge; Tom and Lela Holden, who catalyzed my declaration; my parents, Liz and Paul and brothers Greg and Kevin, who always offered safe harbor in any storm; my extended family and loving community members, friends and colleagues who buoyed my hopes when life brought this subject to my front door; my crews on- and offshore who were consistently brave, perseverant and adventurous; and the encouragement and support offered by everyone who understands the true relationship between words and deeds.