Leaders as Teachers–and Why Not To Be A Wildebeest in the Workplace
Warp and weft are key to the success of Standard Textile, a private company that sources fine cotton from the valley of the Nile, from Kenya, and from all over the world. Spend any time in a hotel or...
View ArticleWowing on All Cylinders
We never get tired of recognition. No matter how important or successful human beings become, we still warm to those who single us out for our contribution, effort and achievement. It’s why everyone...
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I am generally mistrustful of men who wear bowties. I usually find that dandyish neckwear is intended to distract from the level of dullness such men exhibit above the Adam’s apple. Paisley-patterned...
View ArticleBest Practices From No Ordinary Joes
Once a quarter, the Executive Education team at the Smith School of Business works with a Learning and Development team in the DC/MD/MD/NOVA region to host a networking and knowledge- sharing event...
View ArticleDo It Yourself Development
Sharon Ridings sees the whole world as her teacher. She also thinks the best learning comes through sharing. When people ask her for an answer she says “Go Google it–there’s someone out there who...
View ArticleIt’s her name on the money
Our group of 42 Tax Commissioners from the Indian Revenue Service were invited to enjoy a private tour of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and had the pleasure of meeting US Treasurer Rosie Rios....
View ArticleBack to School: Your September habit that lasts a lifetime
You just can’t help yourself. Perhaps you don’t need the 64-pack of crayons and have largely given up sniffing Elmer’s glue. Maybe your mom no longer packs you a PB&J before kissing you goodbye....
View ArticleWhat would it look like?
What would your world of work look like if your boss and colleagues asked the questions below? Why are you so excited about the idea? | Tell me more! | How is it different from the way the world is...
View ArticleTaking the Mystery out of Sequestration Madness
So the U.S.government knows where its next $85 billion is coming from, but, as the sequestration goes into effect are you among the Americans who struggle to understand the country’s finances nearly as...
View ArticleAll aboard for Lifelong Learning
You could feel the love at the Smith School IMPACT Learning and Development event in Baltimore. It is not always this way for professionals who work in HR or in Organizational Development. Learning and...
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