John Quincy Adams once said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.” You may think of yourself as a natural-born leader, but there are some skills and training … Continue reading Top Benefits of Leadership Training in College
Management vs Leadership By Matt Connell Program Director, Business Administration One thing that strikes me when having conversations about leadership and management is the common view that they are synonymous. Often I find myself engaged in discussions with students and … Continue reading Management vs. Leadership
Getting “Two Thumbs Up” on your Cover Letter from Tough Career Critics by Dr. Michael Wolter During a recent workshop on developing résumés and cover letters, students asked why cover letters are important, how they should be written, and if … Continue reading Getting “Two Thumbs Up” on your Cover Letter from Tough Career Critics
Beware of Gaslighting by Mike Saxton, PhD As an adult, it’s likely you are somewhat familiar with psychological manipulation, people getting others to do or believe things that satisfy their agenda without caring about the effect on those being manipulated. … Continue reading Beware of Gaslighting
Mentoring: Generation to Generation by Dr. Michael Wolter Program Director and Associate Professor of Management and Leadership In my Advanced Mentoring Workshop at Goodwin University, one of the most intensely discussed topics among participants is generational differences in mentor pairings, … Continue reading Mentoring: Generation to Generation
Blockchain in Simple Terms by Mike Saxton, PhD I have been amazed that, despite media coverage over the last few years, understanding the concept of blockchain technology still eludes many. While most people have heard of Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency that … Continue reading Blockchain in Simple Terms
Are you ready to reach your career goals in the new decade? You may be thinking about pursuing a business leadership program. If you are, you are heading toward a bright future with plenty of opportunity. According to the Bureau … Continue reading 6 Benefits of a Business Leadership Program
Why Workplace Culture Matters Most Today by Dan Williamson Director of Enrollment and Instructor, School of Applied Liberal Arts and Social and Education Sciences and School of Business, Technology, and Advanced Manufacturing What is workplace culture, and why is it … Continue reading Why Workplace Culture Matters Most Today
The Truth About Lying Looking at the “fudge factor” in our lives by David Plouffe, Adjunct Professor Business and Manufacturing, Goodwin University Do you lie? I’m sure that the majority of you would say, “No, I would never lie! I’m … Continue reading The Truth About Lying
Addiction in the Workplace by Mike Saxton, PhD In previous posts on the Goodwin University blog, I’ve discussed specific issues like workaholism and study addiction. Both are somewhat stealthy in that the behaviors exhibited can at first appear to be … Continue reading Addiction in the Workplace
Mentoring with Purpose Not every role requires mentoring, but if the aptitude is there, the organization benefits by Mike Saxton, PhD Literature abounds with theories and studies on mentoring. This should come as no surprise, as numerous professions cite mentoring … Continue reading Mentoring with Purpose
Crushing the Interview Moving in or moving on? by Dr. Michael Wolter Program Director and Associate Professor of Management and Leadership Interviewing can be a stressful situation for job applicants, being put in the spotlight for anywhere from a few … Continue reading Crushing the Interview
Eight Barriers to Critical Thinking Part 2 of 2 by Mike Saxton, PhD In a previous blog article, I presented the first four of eight critical thinking barriers that I caution my students about at the beginning of each term. … Continue reading Eight Barriers to Critical Thinking Part II
Eight Barriers to Critical Thinking Part 1 of 2 by Mike Saxton, PhD At the beginning of every term, I share a message with all my students about being critical thinkers, warning them about fallacious thinking: allowing cognitive biases and … Continue reading Eight Barriers to Critical Thinking
What is the difference between mentoring and coaching? by Dr. Michael Wolter Program Director and Associate Professor of Management and Leadership One of the first questions asked every time I provide a workshop or a lecture on mentoring is, “What … Continue reading What is the difference between mentoring and coaching?
The world of business is an ever-evolving, ever-growing field. The industry has seen many changes over the past several years, especially as technology and social media advance and become a bigger part of our daily lives. If you are interested … Continue reading What the Best Business Colleges Have in Common
Insightful managers look closely at employee engagementby Mike Saxton, PhD “Workaholism” is a word that many people verbalize, but too often use generically to describe an individual who works excessively. While that is certainly a component, there is much more … Continue reading Workaholism: The Silent Killer
Mentoring and “Tribal Knowledge” Lead to Continuing Education Opportunities by Dr. Michael Wolter Program Director and Associate Professor of Management and Leadership My mentor, Grace, was a director at the university where I was an undergraduate. Ours was a … Continue reading Mentoring and “Tribal Knowledge” Lead to Continuing Education Opportunities