Craig Van Slyke, Ph.D., has high standards. He strives for excellence in leadership and life. And wants to help others get there, too. “You can’t be a truly excellent, ethical leader without being an excellent, ethical person,” he says. “Work on making yourself an excellent person first.” His … [Read more...] about Learning about Leadership from Stoics and Animals
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On the Grid – On Leadership and Life
On Leadership and Life https://soundcloud.com/user-559986867/on-the-grid-podcast-volume-8 Northern Arizona University Business Professor Dr. Craig Van Slyke draws on wisdom from the Stoics, the Greeks, his more than 25 years’ experience and even his own pets in his new book, “On Leadership and … [Read more...] about On the Grid – On Leadership and Life
You Did Not Get to the Top All By Yourself
This was an interesting week for me at Northern Arizona University. Two things happened that reminded me our successes are not the result of our individual work and effort. Our successes are the result of others who have reached out and helped us climb the career ladder. The first thing that … [Read more...] about You Did Not Get to the Top All By Yourself
Focus on Five Things to Be a Great Leader
Over the last several months, I have received emails or have had students stop by my office and ask what it takes to become a CEO. I really don’t know if there are steps to get there, but in my experience, if you are a great leader, you will eventually become a CEO. I’ve put together a simple list … [Read more...] about Focus on Five Things to Be a Great Leader
Following Happy Trails: On Leadership and Life
Recently, I was driving down I-17, heading for Sky Harbor Airport. At a certain point, I could see a full moon through my windshield, and the rising sun in my rearview mirror. It struck me that this was a pretty good metaphor for my current situation. The sinking moon and rising sun represent the … [Read more...] about Following Happy Trails: On Leadership and Life
The Leadership Paradox: Humility and Confidence
Leaders face an interesting, sometimes confusing, paradox. People want leaders who are humble, but also want leaders who project confidence. Projecting humility can suggest a lack of self-confidence, but projecting self-confidence can suggest arrogance. What’s a leader to do? Let’s untangle this … [Read more...] about The Leadership Paradox: Humility and Confidence
Dear Graduate
Congratulations on your graduation! Hopefully, I had the chance to congratulate you in person at the commencement ceremony. As many commencement speakers have pointed out, the word commencement refers to a beginning. Graduation marks the end of one phase of your life; commencement marks the … [Read more...] about Dear Graduate
Spring in Flagstaff: Signaling Rejuvenation
Spring in Flagstaff is an adventure. Recently, 60-degree sunshine followed eight inches of snow. Spring Break is followed by the sprint for the finish of the academic year. Grass is growing (kind of), the daffodils, irises and lilies Tracy planted are popping up, and skunks and prairie dogs are … [Read more...] about Spring in Flagstaff: Signaling Rejuvenation
Our On-Demand World
How many of you have made a mixtape? Back in the day, making someone a mixtape was a well-known sign of affection. For those of you who are too young or too old to understand the significance of the mixtape, they were significant because of the time and effort it took to make one. Filling a … [Read more...] about Our On-Demand World
NAU Business Dean—Out in the Country
Mom was worried … very worried. When Tracy (my wife) and I bought our little ranchette, my mother exclaimed, “What? Are you sure? You’re a city boy!” Mom had a point. In my younger days, I did enough manual work to last me a lifetime; by the time I left college, I was over manual labor. When we … [Read more...] about NAU Business Dean—Out in the Country