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Lou Gelfand

Columnist  |  Talking Ethics

E-mail: lgelfand@startribune.com

Lou Gelfand writes a business ethics column Mondays in the Star Tribune.

Recent content from Lou Gelfand

• Banking on some better answers from his next (more courteous) bank
  Correcting a mistake is a beginning, but not an end, to ethical behavior.
  Feb 25, 2008
• Episode on campaign trail illustrates the fine line journalists must observe
  It should come as no surprise that the relationship between reporters and political candidates has become increasingly testy in recent years. Political campaigns -- and the presidential campaigns in particular -- have become grueling marathons that test the patience and sanity of politicians and reporters alike.
  Jan 27, 2008
• Journalists shouldn't be deciding athletes' performance bonuses
  Fifteen years ago, the New York Times was the first newspaper -- and so far the only paper -- to order its sports department to stick to sportswriting and avoid voting in the league's popularity contests.
  Dec 23, 2007
• Corporate good deeds don't necessarily follow the easiest path
  A good example is this episode from the Pillsbury Co. 50 years ago.
  Dec 9, 2007
• Corporate good deeds don't always follow the easiest path
  Fifty years ago at the Pillsbury Co., community involvement was rigidly defined by the chairman. It was not considered ethical for a manager to become involved in a civic project during the workday. At night, off-duty, it was acceptable.
  Dec 6, 2007
• Lou Gelfand: Whether Gophers win or lose, journalist's job is to report
  An article in this newspaper's Nov. 14 sports section reported that a former University of Minnesota cross-country coach addressed football coach Tim Brewster's weekly news conference and "implored the media to be more positive" and "help us recruit."What can you media members do about recruiting? Anything that is negative hurts us. It hurts us in volleyball. It hurts us in softball. Hurts in track and field. Hurts us at the gate. ...
  Nov 25, 2007
• Lou Gelfand: U athletes' education can appear secondary
  Entertainment or academics? The tug-of-war persists between big-college sports and student achievement.
  Nov 11, 2007

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