goodstands
Goodstands is a term used in contemporary discourse to refer to the publicly stated moral or ethical commitments of an individual, group, or institution that are presumed to be supported by consistent, observable behavior over time. A goodstand is the specific stance or pledge, while the collection of such statements by a single actor is called their goodstands. The term is not widely standardized and appears primarily in discussions of moral credibility rather than formal ethics.
Etymology and scope: The word is a portmanteau of good and stand, implying a position one takes
Evaluation criteria: Analysts consider the alignment between stated stands and actions, the durability of commitments across
Contexts of use: In politics, commentators discuss the goodstands of leaders to assess integrity; in business,
Limitations: Assessing goodstands can be subjective, and observers may disagree about what counts as sufficient corroboration.
See also: integrity, credibility, ethical leadership, moral authenticity.