Politicians Eat Own Words After Dining Out, Taking Trips

Following the recent scandals around California politicians dining out, Professor Kim Elsbach says consistency is critical to believing someone has integrity. "When we choose leaders, we really want them to be consistent over time, especially in their values, their morals or their ideals.”

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Restaurant Jaunts Create Credibility Issue for Politicians

In several media interviews, Professor Kim Elsbach discusses the long-term effects of high-profile California politicians, including the Governor and San Francisco Mayor, defying their health advice by dining out in groups. Does such behavior undermine public trust in coronavirus guidelines? 

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Women Leading The Finance Industry: “Talk to Your Children About Credit Cards” with Suzy Taherian of Wrightspeed

Lecturer Suzy Taherian sits down with Authority Magazine as part of their strong female finance leaders series. Taherian recently became Chief Financial Officer at Wrightspeed, an innovative company that is driving the range extended electric powertrain market. As CFO, she will be applying her legacy of experience to the company’s day-to-day financial operations and mapping out its financial future. She says, "being part of a company that is shaping the future of transportation is very exciting."

Council OKs Loan to Local Business Incubator

Inventopia—a Davis startup incubator launched by UC Davis Graduate School of Management alum Tim Keller—recently landed a $100,000 city loan to add specialized space needed by local entrepreneurs and new ventures. It’s newest tenant, Peakb is a startup that develops naturally-derived blue food coloring and was founded by UC Davis Professor Justin Siegel.