When asked what I do, seven things immediately come to mind. Whether answering that question from students, parents, or other stakeholders, the following should be on the proverbial “to-do list” for the dean of any effective …
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By Dr. Don Capener
Do you want to become a great leader? Then don’t make excuses.
My goal in writing today’s article is to inspire you to become a truly great leader in 2019, and the first thing great …
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Akemashite Omedetou gozaimasu minna-san! (Happy new year everyone!)
Last time, you all wished me success in deciphering Kanji as we all expectantly waited for Winter Break. Now, with the festivities behind us and school about to resume, …
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By Natasha Ubani
Kon’nichiwa minna-san!
Last month, I regaled you with the tale of my first encounter with a high-tech Washlet. Now, I have been in Tokyo for two months and I can tell you there is more to life …
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Is it possible to simultaneously innovate and remain in a corporate job?
In the 2011 edition of his bestselling book, The Innovator’s Dilemma, Harvard professor Clayton Christensen claims the characteristics that make executives successful over …
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By Kiana Blaylock (’19), Chief Strategic Officer of Phin Communications
A recent roundtable discussion designed to examine the rise of technology and the fall of in-store shopping morphed into a conversation about the importance of authentic relationships.
The Jacksonville University …
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Not too long ago, I talked with a close friend considering a career change. He expressed wanting to find further meaning in his work. He hoped to make more of an impact on others, beyond just …
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By Natasha Ubani
Kon’nichiwa Minna-san, and greetings from Tokyo, Japan!
What comes to mind when you think of Japanese culture? For a lot of people, I’m pretty sure the top answer is manga/anime culture. For me, it’s sushi. Unashamed …
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Are you trying to grow and protect a “nest egg” for retirement?
Don’t just play defense. Conventional wisdom in the world of finance says those nearing retirement should concentrate on defense when it comes to investments …
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Lifelong volunteers and philanthropists, Cynthia “Cindy” ’83 and H. Martin “Marty” Chomiak ’81/’84 know the tremendous impact one small contribution can make. Having spent their lives living around the country and the world, the Chomiaks have remained steadfast to the …
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