10 Ways Universities Can Commit to an Ethical Organizational Culture

Growing up a first generation immigrant of Indian parents, I felt the cultural pressure to be at the top, but I also had a mountain of self-inflicted burden to conform to the traditional high-achievin…

How to Overcome Adversity: 5 Practical Steps You Can Take

“Never be afraid to fall apart because it is an opportunity to rebuild yourself the way you wish you had been all along.”  When I was released from prison in early 2016, I came across this powerf…

9 Musts to Deliver an Effective Reputation Risk Management Policy

Warren Buffet, Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway once told his staff in an internal memo “Our reputation is our only asset – without it we are worthless.”  Reputation, whether personal or corporat…

What is Organizational Culture and Why is it Important?

I have been a professional in the legal, business, government, and community sector during my years as an adult.  Though I was not aware of it as I was working in these various positions, I was expos…

Leaving a Legacy of Integrity and Values

Image credit: (Doug Mills / Associated Press) Leaving a Legacy of Integrity and Values In summer 1992, I was a rising Senior at UNC-Chapel Hill and had fallen in love with politics and advocacy. As I…

Theranos Scandal Highlights Need for Effective Corporate Governance

Theranos Scandal Highlights Need for Effective Corporate Governance I recently delivered a keynote address for the Health Care Compliance Association’s annual Compliance Institute titled “Red Flag…

Wells Fargo, Uber, and Facebook Run Ads to Respond to Corporate Crisis

I am a Tarheel through and through and bleed Carolina Blue, especially when it comes to basketball.  Over the years, as the Miami Heat began their run in Miami, I have also grown to be a huge Miami H…

3 Tips to Build an Ethical Crisis Communication Plan in Business and Life

3 Tips to Build an Ethical Crisis Communication Plan in Business and Life In this post, we will discuss 3 tips to build an ethical crisis communication plan to handle those crises that erupt in your …

Importance of Business Ethics from a Marketer’s Perspective

This post, “Importance of Business Ethics from a Marketer’s Perspective,” was guest written by Anthony Bart, Internet Marketing Strategist at The Bart Organization. The Bart Organization is…

5 Secrets to Building Relationships in Business and Life

5 Secrets to Building Relationships in Business and Life On June 16, 2015, I was sentenced to federal prison for one year and one day.  Most people might categorize that day as a glaring failure.  B…