Ethics

These are the ethics listed as part of the 4 core compentcies for NSA membership.  The Connecticut Chapter supports and abides by these same ethics.

This competency refers to the principles or standards governing the conduct of the members of the speaking profession. It is the foundation and the summation of the three other competencies. It is about whom you are as a person, in your personal life and in business. It encompasses your reputation, character, integrity, honesty, and the building of trust with all of your stakeholders. You may excel in expertise, eloquence, and enterprise, but if you are perceived as unethical, your career and your membership in NSA are jeopardized. The set of competencies for this area include:

• Understanding and adhering to the NSA Code of Professional Ethics
• Presenting information and images of self and business that are true and current in every way
• Working ethically and collaboratively with individuals and groups with whom speakers often interact
• Taking responsibility to know what is considered appropriate and ethical in each market the speaker serves
• Demonstrating the ability to ask ethical questions before acting in order to make better decisions and, when in doubt, to tap into the wisdom of peers