Jeffrey Shields, FASAE, CAE

Jeff Shields

President and CEO

NBOA

Washington, DC

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  • Prompted To Lead

    October 24, 2023
    Honing our use of generative AI was just one of many takeaways from this year’s NBOA Leadership Academy gathering in Nashville.
  • 2024 NBOA Annual Meeting: Leading through Disruption: Shawn Kanungo

    October 24, 2023
    Opening keynote speaker Shawn Kanungo has helped hundreds of business leaders innovate their organizations’ approaches to finance, technology and workplace culture.
  • Healing and Humor in Atlanta

    October 10, 2023
    A message of humor and inspiration from 2024 NBOA Annual Meeting Speaker Bertice Berry.
  • Sound Off On Overtime Rules, Again

    September 26, 2023
    NBOA and NAIS are advocating to ensure proposed changes to FLSA overtime rules do not threaten the viability of our schools.
  • Winning Buy-In for a Better Year

    September 12, 2023
    With a focus on impact now, we’ll conclude this new school year with a real sense of accomplishment.
  • Leading The Ted Lasso Way

    August 22, 2023
    Mastering the art of optimism can empower leaders to inspire their teams, navigate challenges with grace and forge a forward-looking organizational culture.
  • Leaning Into Online Learning

    August 18, 2023
    Digital education can support the independent school business model in two primary ways.
  • Meetings and Greetings with Purpose

    July 25, 2023
    8 takeaways to make your gatherings — be it a staff meeting, board retreat or birthday celebration — more meaningful.
  • A Clear and Ever-Present Danger

    July 10, 2023
    Cybersecurity is no longer new to independent schools, but as the threats continue to rise, it’s never been more important that your school’s practices are up to date.
  • Retiring with Impact: 3 Keys to a Smooth Transition

    July 10, 2023
    The former chief operations officer at Sandy Spring Friends School and new director of operations share how they’ve managed the handoff.