About

Known as “The Ethics Sage” to many with a reputation as an expert in ethics, Dr. Steven Mintz is a Professor Emeritus from Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo. He received the Accounting Exemplar Award from the Public Interest Section of the American Accounting Association in 2015. His blog, Ethics Sage, was recognized as number 49 out of 100 top philosophy blogs and one of the top 30 blogs on Corporate Social Responsibility. Steve shares insights into business ethics through his Workplace Ethics Advice blog and special take on ethics in colleges and universities in a new blog, Higher Ed Ethics Watch, that begins next month.

Steve’s credentials include:

Dozens of research papers published on ethics.
Author of a textbook use in many colleges and universities, Ethical Obligations and Decision Making in Accounting: Text and Cases.
Developer of courses for continuing education in ethics and business and accounting ethics.
Speaker on ethics and professional responsibility.
Litigation consultant and expert witness on ethics matters.

To communicate with Steve directly send an email to: steve@ethicssage.com.

Resources

Complete Guide on How to Be More Empathetic
Empathy is an essential core value of ethical people because it deals with how we treat others. Along with kindness, compassion, and understanding, empathy help us to "walk in another person's shoes" and feel what they feel before deciding what to do.
Josephson Institute of Ethics
Excellent website that details programs in ethics for youth, sports, and others. Created the "Six Pillars of Character: and a book on making ethical issues, and much, much more.
Ethics Sage
On line persona of Steven Mintz, the Ethics Sage, who is known internationally for his knowledge, writings, and speaking engagements on all issues related to ethics in the workplace and ethical issues facing higher education. Visit his website for more information: https://www.stevenmintzethics.com/.
The FEEEL Magzine
Leadership development, life coaching, emotional intelligence and a great resource on mental health issues. Conducts programs, continuing education courses, and interviews with leaders in the field. Deals with all issues related to wellness under the leadership of Dr Faryal Razzaq, the director of a Pakistani think tank, The FEEE, and Director Ethics and Social Head.
How to Deal with CSR and ESG
Businesses that practice corporate social responsibility aim to improve communities, the economy or the environment. They are sometimes linked to environment, social, and corporate governance (ESG) issues in the workplace. For information on the difference between CSR and ESG see: https://www.alva-group.com/blog/whats-the-difference-between-csr-and-esg/.
What is Bullying
Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, lasting problems.
Sexual Harassment at Work
Guide to responding to sexual harassment at work.
US Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC)
The go-to resource for matters related to discrimination in the workplace
Corporate Wellness Magazine
Advice on overcoming the challenges to wellness in the work place.
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
The ACFE is the world's largest anti-fraud organization and premier provider of anti-fraud training and education. Together with nearly 90,000 members, the ACFE is reducing business fraud worldwide and inspiring public confidence in the integrity and objectivity within the profession.