Monthly Archives: June 2019
Facebook Invests Millions in Solar Energy
Facebook, perhaps the world’s most widely used social media platform, is expanding its global reach in the area of solar power. Recently, this social media platform announced that it is investing heavily in a massive (think 4,600 acres) solar farm in Texas called Prospero Solar. The reason? Facebook says it is moving toward running entirely…
Sustainable Leadership: Mission Possible
Ethics Matters May/June 2019 The Class of 2019 agents have been selected for the StudentCPT Leadership Conference. Their mission is to develop their decision-making skills, empower others through strong leadership, and promote ethical business practices. See what our agents are all about. Name: Xhena University: Temple University Major: International Business and Marketing Minor: Spanish Looking…
LEAD WITH INTEGRITY: Lead or Be Led
Ethics Matters May/June 2019 In 1994, I was fortunate enough to be selected to run my first small business. During my initial meetings with board members, one of them gave me some invaluable advice that is relevant to any leader. He told me that the pace of this business is fast, and I should decide…
The Big Payback – A Recap
Ethics Matters May/June 2019 The Big Payback is a 24-hour online giving event created to increase philanthropy across middle Tennessee. This year’s campaign surpassed the event’s previous one-year record, raising $4,106,182. In total, 964 non-profits participated across 36 counties, with missions ranging from human service, education, community improvement, arts and culture, to youth development, animal…
Good News: Igloo Debuts “World’s First” Eco-Friendly Cooler
Ethics Matters May/June 2019 Igloo, which offers quality, durable and innovative products for food and drink, just announced the release of its Igloo RECOOL, made of organic molded pulp. According to Igloo, RECOOL is the world’s first cooler made from biodegradable materials and is an environmentally sensitive alternative to harmful single use EPS (Expanded Polystyrene)…
Ethics in Action Video Competition Tops the Chart with 94 Video Submissions
Ethics Matters May/June 2019 The 2019 Ethics in Action Video Competition was a success with a record number of video submissions. A total of 94 videos from more than 20 colleges and universities, nationwide, were received. The competition allows students to creatively demonstrate why ethical leadership is important in business. Students submitted videos in two…