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Category Archives: Past Blogs/Features
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
Lead with Integrity: Ethical Leadership: An Idea or a Commitment? (Sept/Oct) 2017
Ethics Matters September – October 2017 Speaking with a group of future business leaders and entrepreneurs not long ago, we discussed commitment to ethical leadership versus the idea of ethical leadership. Our discussion contrasted leaders who behave and lead in a way that shows a commitment to making the most ethical decisions they can, regardless…
Good News: Facebook Committed to Being a Safe Medium for Users (Sept/Oct) 2017
Ethics Matters September – October 2017 The social media platform, Facebook, has strived to be a digital community of individuals who demonstrate tolerance and acceptance. With the platform’s mission of making the world more open and connected, on many occasions, leaders at Facebook have stated that there is zero tolerance for harmful or hateful speech.…
Lead With Integrity: A Challenge to Do the Right Thing (July/Aug 2017)
Ethics Matters July-August 2017 In July of 2016, I found myself in the middle of an ethical dilemma. I was traveling across the country speaking to audiences about ethical leadership, and encouraging them to make decisions based on what they believed were doing the right things. I was also trying to be an example for…
Good News: Southwest to Steer Clear of Overbooking Flights (July/Aug 2017)
Ethics Matters July-August 2017 Airport travel can be stressful…arrivals, check-ins, security lines…the list can go on and on. However, if you travel with Southwest, overbooked flights will no longer be a concern. “I’ve made the decision, the company has made the decision, that we will cease to overbook going forward,” said Southwest CEO Gary Kelly…