Jeffrey Shields, FASAE, CAE

President and CEO

NBOA

Washington, DC

Net Assets Articles

It Takes a Village To Build a Village

November 19, 2024

When school leaders prioritize genuine appreciation, a positive and motivated workplace culture results.
Making Work Meaningful at Your School

November 5, 2024

To retain talent, school leaders must cultivate clear purpose, mutual trust and opportunities to grow.
Child’s Play: An Interview with 2025 NBOA Annual Meeting Speaker Kyle Scheele

November 4, 2024

Building a financial plan or new organizational chart can be creative work – we just need to find ways to exercise the creative muscle.
A Fond Farewell

October 28, 2024

A conversation with Heather Hoerle as she reflects on a career serving independent schools, from NAIS to EMA.
Politics on Campus: Supporting Our Schools, Knowing the Rules

October 22, 2024

As the November election approaches, it’s critical to actively cultivate campus culture.
Your Peers Are Entering Their School’s Data. Have You?

October 8, 2024

More than 1,000 member schools have started data entry so they can reap the benefits of robust analysis and benchmarking in the new year.
Don’t Be Angry — Be Open

September 24, 2024

The classic film “12 Angry Men” has leadership lessons for everyone, even if you're feeling downright cheerful.
4 Tenets of Agile Governance

September 10, 2024

An independent school’s board must stay true to the mission above all else, but it must also recognize the realities of the present moment.
The Inevitability of AI

September 5, 2024

As AI capabilities grow rapidly, so does their potential to enhance efficiency and strategic thinking in the business office.
5 Leadership Rules for Team NBOA

August 27, 2024

You don’t have to be an Olympian to be inspired by the leader of a gold-medal winning team.