Collaborative leadership makes better use of the diverse talents in an organization by focusing them on a common objective The image of the leader as the hard-charging, order-barking autocrat persists in public perception. That style of leadership may be...
‘Head Coach’ Puts Team First Toyota executive says people are the engine of the company The Toyota plant in Blue Springs, MS, makes the Corolla sedan, the world’s best-selling car. Toyota Mississippi President Sean Suggs, a 2010 Harbert EMBA graduate, talks about...
True entrepreneurs won’t shy away from risk Why can’t I? This is typically my response to people who say, “But you can’t do that!” I usually respond with additional questions: “Because you haven’t seen it done before? Or is it because you don’t believe you...
Storytelling connects companies with customers If you want people to understand you, tell them a story. In today’s world, when so much of what we communicate is fleeting and inconsequential and when it’s hard to tell what’s real and what are instead finely...
Sharing real-world knowledge enhances Graduate Executive Programs To optimize our programs for accomplished professionals coming back to school for an advanced degree, we intentionally depart from classical educational approaches. Historically, education in most of...
Helping others continues the legacy As I near graduation, I reflect on my time at Auburn with a sense of awe—awe of the mentors I have met, organizations that have bettered me, and the undeniable luck that characterized this journey. I entered my freshman year at...
