Category Archives: Past Blogs/Features
Leadership in Motion: CPT’s Journey of Impact
For most, summer is a time to slow down, unwind and refuel for the stretch to year end. However, for the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) team, this is a very busy season. NASBA and our partner organizations have regional meetings and conferences over the summer, and the CPT is onsite to develop,…
StudentCPT Chapter Spotlight
Marshall University StudentCPT Chapter is this month’s StudentCPT spotlight feature. As one of the strongest StudentCPT chapters, the chapter has successfully achieved Golden Star status every year from 2018 until the inception of CPT Tiers in fall of 2024. Chapter Secretary Cyrah Moore submitted the chapter’s Community Service Activity Report for May of the 2024-2025…
2025 StudentCPT Leadership Conference Recap
The 2025 StudentCPT Leadership Conference (SLC) was held June 23-25 in Philadelphia, PA, in conjunction with the NASBA Eastern Regional Meeting. The conference attracted 59 students from 26 institutions and offered opportunities for the attendees to network, debate and showcase their ethical leadership. Student participants ranged in age, areas of study and academic classification and…
Share Your Expertise and Inspire Future Leaders
Are you a business professional with valuable insights to share? Do you want to make a lasting impact on the next generation of leaders? Join the CPT Speaker Series. Industry experts, entrepreneurs and thought leaders are invited to participate in the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) Speaker Series for college students and…
Social Media Best Practices
No matter what career path you take, your digital footprint will have a big impact on how ‘hirable’ you are. It is important as a young professional to keep a clean digital presence across your social media platforms to not interfere with current and future career opportunities. Here are a few tips on maintaining…
Get Ready for the 2025 SLC!
The StudentCPT Leadership Conference (SLC) will take place June 23-26, 2025, in Philadelphia, PA. One in four employees will face an ethical dilemma in the workplace. Older generations, however, feel twice as confident as younger generations in navigating them. The NASBA Student Center for the Public Trust (StudentCPT) aims to promote ethical thinking in the…
2025 Ethics in Action Winners
Thank you to all who submitted, viewed and voted on the video submissions for the 2025 Ethics in Action Video Competition! This year, the NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) received 54 submissions and nearly 50,000 views! Videos this year showcased themes of marketing ethics, artificial intelligence (AI) usage, nepotism and resume padding. While…
It’s Not Too Late! The 2025 Golf Classic
The 2025 NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) Golf Classic will take place at The Hermitage Golf Course on May 13, 2025, in Old Hickory, TN. The annual Classic is an event you won’t want to miss it! Playing in the CPT Golf Classic aids the CPT in fulfilling its mission to develop, empower…
Trickle Down Ethi-nomics: Do Bottom Level Workers Share the Views of The Top?
A review of studies and stats about the state of workplace ethics points to an alarming trend that has emerged. It seems that leadership has a rosier view of the state of ethics in their workplace than non-managerial employees. This rosy view of workplace ethics not only pertains to how those in management see their…
Leaders Matter: An Investigation of Media
Every story involves conflict, or it wouldn’t be interesting. Sometimes conflict is personal or perhaps geographical, but today the focus is on conflict that arises from different ethical systems. This type of conflict is seen in shows like Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Lost and The Bear. Tywin Lannister and Ned Stark have vastly…