Allegacy Center for Leadership & Character

Now Accepting Applications: Service Academies Leadership Conference Program 2019-2020

Now Accepting Applications: Service Academies Leadership Conference Program 2019-2020 The ACLC is pleased to sponsor the Service Academies Leadership Conference Program. In the program’s seventh year, the Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character supports up to 6 undergraduate business school students to attend leadership conferences at three service academies. For this academic year’s program, the applications … Continue reading Now Accepting Applications: Service Academies Leadership Conference Program 2019-2020

Dr. Patrick J. Sweeney Comments on BCBS CEO Departure

In a recent Winston Salem Journal article on “embattled” CEO Patrick Conway stepping down as CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield NC, Patrick Sweeney, executive director of the recently renamed Allegacy Center for Leadership & Character at Wake Forest University provided expert insight into the series of events, saying, “once the arresting officers’ notes … Continue reading Dr. Patrick J. Sweeney Comments on BCBS CEO Departure

Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character Named at Wake Forest School of Business

Allegacy continues dedication to leadership & character education WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., September 23, 2019 – Allegacy Federal Credit Union is furthering its dedication to the ethical and principled practice of business for the common good through a generous 10-year $2 million investment and partnership with the Wake Forest University School of Business to support the School’s … Continue reading Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character Named at Wake Forest School of Business

Welcome to Executive in Residence Jeff Triplette!

We are very pleased to announce that Jeff Triplette is joining the Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character as an Executive in Residence starting July 1. Jeff brings a vast array of leadership experience in business, professional sports, and the military. He is the former President and CEO of ArbiterSports, an industry-leading athletic event management software company, and … Continue reading Welcome to Executive in Residence Jeff Triplette!

Dr. John Sumanth promoted to Associate Professor

The ACLC is very pleased to share that the Wake Forest University Board of Trustees just approved the promotion of Dr. John Sumanth to Associate Professor with tenure. John serves as Center Research Associate with broad areas of research interest and expertise in leadership, upward communication, trust and the role of power and status in … Continue reading Dr. John Sumanth promoted to Associate Professor

Ready to enhance your leadership potential?

Employee engagement studies, conducted by Gallup, consistently show on average in the U.S. only 33% of workers are highly engaged. Results from these studies find that authentic, inspirational leaders who provide their people a sense of purpose, invest time in their development, and lead from a “coach” perspective versus a directive top-down approach, greatly … Continue reading Ready to enhance your leadership potential?

2019 Service Academy Leadership Conference Attendees Honored at CLC Luncheon

To close out our sixth successful year of the Service Academy Leadership Conference program, the ACLC hosted a luncheon on April 12 to honor our 2019 student representatives. Dr. Pat Sweeney (Professor of the Practice of Management & Director, ACLC), Dr. Mark Evans (Associate Dean of the Undergraduate Program, Associate Professor of Accountancy) and Dr. Pat Dickson … Continue reading 2019 Service Academy Leadership Conference Attendees Honored at CLC Luncheon

Trey Ndlovu Attends West Point Conference

Trey, Ndlovu, BEM ’19, recently shared reflections on attending the McDonald Cadet Leadership Conference, March 21-24, 2019 at the United States Military Academy at West Point. The conference provides attendees from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to take part in team activities including experiential and analytical exercises to bring out leadership capabilities, build critical thinking and … Continue reading Trey Ndlovu Attends West Point Conference

Ethics Team Takes First Place in Ethics Case Competition

Stetson University hosted the Templeton Business Ethics Case Competition where 20 schools from across country participated on February 21-22, 2019. Wake Forest students, Rory Britt (’21) and Indy Cousin (’21) placed first in the Competition with Pennsylvania State University taking second place, Clemson University coming in third and Elon University securing fourth place. The top four teams received … Continue reading Ethics Team Takes First Place in Ethics Case Competition

U.S. Air Force Academy Conference Reflection

John Triplette, BEM ’19, reflected on his experience at the United States Air Force Academy National Character and Leadership Symposium in Colorado on February 21st and 22nd, 2019. The conference focused on the topic of “Leadership, Teamwork, and Organizational Management.” The symposium brings students and Air Force cadets together with military and business leaders to … Continue reading U.S. Air Force Academy Conference Reflection