Are you concerned about the future of your career? With the news reporting layoffs in some industries in recent months, it’s easy to wonder about your job security. While it’s impossible to predict the security of any job or field … Continue reading The Future of Work: The Most In-Demand Jobs of 2023 and Beyond
Time and time again, business consistently tops the list of the most in-demand and popular degree paths for undergraduates. In fact, in the last decade, the number of students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business increased by eight percent, making … Continue reading Ultimate Guide to the Different Types of Business Degrees and Specializations
Having enthusiasm for leadership is a great start, but truly great leaders will both walk the walk and talk the talk. There is a leadership style for every manager’s personality—you can learn the approach that works best for you by … Continue reading 5 Organizational Leadership Styles You Can Master
A graduate leadership program puts scholars in touch with a diverse student body and experienced faculty, who bring rich experiences to the learning journey. Continue reading What Can You Expect from Leadership Training Program in Graduate School?
When working in any industry, a management position is often the goal. Great managers have the unique ability to inspire their employees, guide team members, direct daily operations, and lead a company to success. In manufacturing, managers are critical to … Continue reading The Manufacturing Manager Job Description: What Do They Do?
In business, competition is a big deal. In fact, competition probably has the single, strongest influence on businesses. With no market competition, there would be limited choice availability, less price variability, and little reason for businesses to innovate. Competition for … Continue reading The Importance of Leadership Education and How to Get Involved
Home Network Vulnerability — UPnP by Mike Saxton, PhD The COVID pandemic of 2020 has prompted numerous organizations to migrate employees to remote status, and we increasingly find that many of these migrations have gone from temporary to fully or … Continue reading Home Network Vulnerability – UPnP
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