Exploring the world through servant leadership
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As I reflect back on the many things I’ve learned about leadership this semester, one lesson repeatedly stands out: leaders aren’t afraid of failure. As an extreme “A” type personality and perfectionist, this has been …
Shake Off Your Fear of Fear Read MoreFew can deny Abraham Lincoln was a great leader. Not only did he end the bloodiest conflict to ever touch American soil, but in the process, he also mobilized a dedicated following, convinced doubtful politicians …
Lincoln on Leadership Read MoreWorking in a team is hard. Working in a team as a type-A personality (such as myself) is even harder. Don’t get me wrong, I have a great appreciation for the power of a team—I …
There’s No “I” in “Team” Read MoreAs part of our “Lessons in Leadership–Hollywood Style” project, our group examined the leadership styles and ethical dilemmas found in the powerful 1993 film Schindler’s List. “Whoever saves one life saves the world entire.” THE …
Evaluating Ethics and Leadership in Schindler’s List Read MoreIn a move described as “the largest transaction in the history of the food business,” Warren Buffett recently acquired another multimillion-dollar company to add to his portfolio: H. J. Heinz Company. Known as one of …
The key to Warren Buffett’s success? Transparency Read MoreOur in-class discussion on ethics, new technology and the rise of mobile news on Monday reminded me of an interesting analysis I read a few weeks ago. After several big-time news stations spread misinformation with …
Social Media and Real-Time Reporting Read MoreIf you live in America, chances are you’ve heard someone complain about being “too busy.” You’ve heard the exhausted sigh as someone declines a lunch invitation, too “crazy busy” or “too swamped” to take a …
Americans and Work: Is Being Busy Really Better? Read MoreAfter watching the film “The Year of Living Dangerously,” we answered a few questions about the film, as seen below. 1. Which leader(s) did you admire most? We admired Billy Kwan as a leader the …
The Year of Living Dangerously Read MoreThough I found Bill Gates’ proposal noble and fairly logical, there is one large part of the process he failed to address: the benefit. Or, in other words, what is the incentive for addressing some …
Fixing the World’s Biggest Problems: Doable or noble? Read MoreGrowing up in a large, Italian family is a lot of fun—when you’re not the baby. As the youngest of seven grandchildren, I was always the one who was left out at family gatherings. I …
My First Lesson in Leadership Read More