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Category Archives: Past Blogs/Features
Over Here! Three Tips for Avoiding Distractions at Work
Every workplace has its fair share of distractions. From phones ringing, to door alarms and chatter, it is easy for anyone to get sidetracked while on the clock. In fact, short bursts of distractions are completely normal. However, too many distractions can begin to impact your productivity, affecting your quality of work. To avoid any…
This Is Why Amazon Continues to Grow
Would you buy an alarm system from an online bookstore? How about organic produce? If you asked me that 20 years ago, my answer would have been no. But today, I’ll buy just about anything from Amazon. Although Amazon is currently one of the largest internet retailers (for just about anything you can think of)…
LEAD WITH INTEGRITY: Put on Your Mask First (Jan/Feb) 2018
Ethics Matters January – February 2018 Over the last few weeks, several occurrences have reminded me of an instruction I hear frequently, “Put on your mask first, before helping others.” Sound familiar? It’s one of the key statements a flight attendant makes before the pilot takes off. Putting your mask on first is simple and…
Have a Crush on Someone at Work? Read This Before Making Your Move
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and the feeling of love surrounds us, rendering us hopeless romantics, even if for just a moment. When you think about your special someone, who is it that comes to mind? If you are currently in a consensual relationship, planning the day can be exhilarating, from coordinating dinner…
Be the Aspirin
It’s not always easy to look for the silver lining when you’re faced with challenges at work, but I learned early in my career how placing an importance on positivity can not only affect you, but everyone around you. I was 23 years old and six months into landing one of my first “big-girl-jobs.” One…
How Do You See Your Coworkers?
How do you view others in your office? Do you see black employees, white employees, etc.? Do you see gender in the workplace? Do you see male employees, female employees, etc.? Throughout my life, I’ve heard some say they don’t see color. They explain how they treat everyone the same; they are colorblind and don’t…
Board Spotlight: David Costello, CPA
An Interview with David Costello For 17 years, David A. Costello, CPA, served as president and chief executive officer of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA). Currently a retiree, Mr. Costello serves on the Management Accounting Advisory Council for Vanderbilt and Lipscomb Universities and as Executive-in-Residence for Lipscomb University. In addition, Mr.…
Top 3 Books Leaders Should Read
Author: Dina Barabash, NASBA Content Development and Web Specialist
4 Apps to Keep You and Your Team Motivated
Author: Ashley Metivier, Activities Coordinator, NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT)
Beyond the Buck: 4 Alternative Ways to Give Back in 2018
Author: Sydney Shearer, Development & Student Programs Specialist, NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT