To lead, you must have followers. To have followers, you must persuade. To persuade, you must understand. To understand, you must listen. This is the foundation of the Business Leadership Program (BLP) at W.A. Franke College of Business at Northern Arizona University. This innovative program is … [Read more...] about Building Solid Leaders with Soft Skills
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Trust Based Leadership
What is the most important resource effective leaders possess? In my opinion, trust. Formal position does not make a leader. Followers make a leader. During battle, why do soldiers look to the crusty sergeant for leadership rather than turning to the green lieutenant? Trust. The soldiers want … [Read more...] about Trust Based Leadership
Leadership Through Persuasion
Picture this: You’re in charge of an organization. The organization runs smoothly, without you having to shout orders or look over people’s shoulders. People do what you ask them to do without complaint. Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? In this little scenario, you show yourself to be a true leader, … [Read more...] about Leadership Through Persuasion
NAU Implementing Entrepreneur in Residence
Northern Arizona’s W.A. Franke College of Business is looking to land its very first Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR). In doing so, Northern Arizona University (NAU) will join prestigious schools such as Harvard, Cornell and others who have successfully put this model into place within their … [Read more...] about NAU Implementing Entrepreneur in Residence
Business Predictions for the New Year
A New Year brings a sense of renewed energy and hope for things to come. It also brings predictions for what to expect from the New Year. You can find predictions about who will win the Super Bowl, the rise of Apple TV, the growing power of Social Media, and the economy. Kiplinger has provided some … [Read more...] about Business Predictions for the New Year
Leading Through Empathy
“Empathy” conjures up visions of touchy-feely, “oh you poor baby” sorts of interactions. What could empathy possibly have to do with leadership? Quite a bit, actually. Last month, we explored why listening is important to leadership. Listening is the key to understanding, which is the key to … [Read more...] about Leading Through Empathy
Becoming a Leader
You may be the boss, but are you a leader? Bosses order, leaders persuade. People obey bosses. People follow leaders. Being bossed brings drudgery. Being led brings fulfillment. Bosses order people about using carrots and sticks, coercing their underlings to do what the boss wants. In some cases, … [Read more...] about Becoming a Leader
NAU’s Business Outreach
The business environment is more dynamic and uncertain than at any time in recent history. Fortunately, Arizona businesses can turn to Northern Arizona University’s Alliance Bank Business Outreach Center (ABBOC) for help in navigating today’s choppy waters. Since 1999, ABBOC has provided services to … [Read more...] about NAU’s Business Outreach
New Dean of NAU Business School Aims to Partner with Local Business
Craig Van Slyke, Ph.D., just celebrated his one-month anniversary as the new dean of the Franke College of Business at Northern Arizona University (NAU). Dean Van Slyke believes the college should develop existing partnerships between the business community and the college and work on creating more … [Read more...] about New Dean of NAU Business School Aims to Partner with Local Business
NAU Getting New Dean for Business College
Craig Van Slyke, associate dean for Academic Programs at the John Cook School of Business at Saint Louis University, has been selected as the dean of The W.A. Franke College of Business at Northern Arizona University, effective July 1. Van Slyke said NAU's focus on increasing access to … [Read more...] about NAU Getting New Dean for Business College