Encouraging a National Dialogue on Ethical Leadership and Political Integrity with Damien Dubose

08/03/24 • 36 min

I'd like to discuss the reality of the situation versus the hopeful prospects for improving political dysfunction and ethical integrity in American politics and society. Here are some relevant facts to consider:

According to a recent report released by U.S. News and World Report – Harris Poll survey, 86% of American respondents are "largely disappointed" by leaders in society, with 47% feeling strongly disappointed. Meanwhile, Gallup News reports that 54% of people believe the state of moral values in the U.S. is poor, 33% rate it as only fair, and 83% think moral values are declining. Specifically, 74% of Republicans see moral values as poor, and 97% think they are getting worse.

Damien Terrence Dubose, a Washington, DC-based financial professional from Baltimore, Maryland, holds a bachelor's degree in business finance and an MBA from the University of Baltimore/Towson University joint program. Dubose, a certified financial planning and analysis professional (FPAC), has organized and led community groups focused on Jungian personality types, facilitating discussions on psychological insights. In his debut book, "America’s Ethical Archetype," Dubose draws upon his analytical expertise to explore ethics through an interdisciplinary approach integrating insights from psychology and philosophy. His work advocates for significant transformations in governance and education, aiming to spark a national conversation on ethical leadership and political integrity. Damien Dubose is positioned as a crucial voice for sustainable change in America.

For more information, visit https://damientdubose.com/. To get the book, visit https://www.amazon.ca/Americas-Ethical-Archetype-Establishing-Psychology-ebook/dp/B0D6SC54FD.

For more information, visit https://damientdubose.com/. To get the book, visit https://www.amazon.ca/Americas-Ethical-Archetype-Establishing-Psychology-ebook/dp/B0D6SC54FD.

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