The Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character welcomes Peter Watson as an Executive Affiliate to the WFU School of Business. Pete is the former Executive Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Greif Inc., a $6.3 billion industrial packaging company with over 16,000 global colleagues, serving customers in over 37 countries. He served as President … Continue reading Pete Watson Joins ACLC as Executive Affiliate
Lessons on leadership and followership, lifetime friendships, impactful speakers, and unforgettable discussions with peers are among the valuable sentiments shared by our Service Academies Leadership Conference attendees. Each year the Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character sponsors WFU School of Business undergrads to attend a Service Academies Leadership Conference. Our 2023 undergraduates participated in the … Continue reading WFU School of Business Seniors Value Experience at 2023 Service Academies Leadership Conferences
Research conducted by Pat Sweeney, Professor of the Practice of Management and Executive Director of the Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character, has been published in the journal, Clinics in Sports Medicine. His research titled “Enabling Medical Leaders Through Mentoring,” assists in training both mentors and mentees when developing mentoring programs within an organization. The … Continue reading Enabling Medical Leaders Through Mentoring
A senior Business and Enterprise Management major, Alex Dicke proudly represented Wake Forest School of Business at the US Air Force Academy National Character and Leadership Symposium. There he heard impactful speeches and discussions on grit and leadership. “A common theme throughout the conference was perseverance, humility, integrity, and leading with character. It reinforced what … Continue reading Senior Alex Dicke Attends US Air Force Academy National Character and Leadership Symposium
Jazmin Aguilar, a Business and Enterprise Management major at Wake Forest, attended the 2023 US Military Academy McDonald Conference for Leaders of Character at West Point. Jazmin had the opportunity to meet cadets from West Point, international students, and highly decorated panelists, all of whom enriched her experience and brought global insights to her leadership … Continue reading Senior Jazmin Aguilar, Attends the US Military Academy McDonald Conference for Leaders of Character
Jaylen Hudson, winner of the 2022 Wake Forest Football Special Teams Championship Award for the second straight year, embraces the challenge of transitioning from linebacker to defensive end. “I’m proud of it. Back-to-back champ. It’s something I take pride in. There have been so many good special teams players here, from Jermal Martin, AJ Williams, … Continue reading Jaylen Hudson – Embracing the Challenge
Michael Jurgens returning to Wake Forest as a sixth-year senior, shares, “People want to be here and give back. It’s something special.” Jurgens decided to return to Wake Forest and play one more year of football a few months ago, seeking a holistic approach to his final few months on campus. The complete article by … Continue reading Deacon Leader System – Elevating Leaders
Steven Niepa, a senior Business and Enterprise Management major at Wake Forest University, attended the 2023 US Air Force Academy National Character and Leadership Symposium. Learning how business and military leadership are closely entwined was an important takeaway for Steven. One highlight was the message from a keynote speaker, ‘Adopt a habit of keeping a … Continue reading Senior Steven Niepa Attends US Air Force Academy National Character and Leadership Symposium
In the spirit of Pro Humanitate, The Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character hosted a SOUP*err Hero lunch to benefit the Forsyth Humane Society. Faculty and staff donated their favorite crock pots of soup, stew, chowder, and chili “Fur” all who made donations, brought needed items, or supported the FHS in other ways. Highlights included … Continue reading SOUP*err Hero Lunch Benefits Forsyth Humane Society
Gavin McDonough, a Senior Finance major at Wake Forest University, attended the 2023 Naval Academy Leadership Conference Returning With Honor: Trials to Triumph. “It was a remarkable experience. In terms of personal growth, I learned how to develop as a leader and follower. One thing that stood out to me was … Leaders are doers. … Continue reading Senior Gavin McDonough, Attends US Naval Academy Leadership Conference