Did you know that 1 in 6 people in Northwest North Carolina is food insecure? Even more startling, 1 in 5 children lacks the food they need to thrive. As Valentine’s Day approaches, the ACLC is asking for your help to support our neighbors through our “With Love, From the Forest” campaign. Monetary and food donations collected will go a long way in … Continue reading “With Love, From the Forest” – ACLC Holds Food Drive
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ACLC Scholars Reflect on a Semester of Leadership Development The six graduate students who are a part of the Allegacy Center of Leadership and Character’s Scholars program took the time just before break to reflect on their experiences. Since September, the cohort has engaged in a team-building kickoff at Graylyn Conference Center, self-character assessments, enrichment … Continue reading ACLC Scholars Reflect on a Semester of Leadership Development
The fall has been a time of service for the ACLC, faculty staff and students in the business school. Service began with the assembly of bed kits on the terrace, in partnership with A Bed and A Book—a local Winston-Salem organization that aims to provide all children with a soft place to dream. Undergrad students … Continue reading The Spirit of Service: The ACLC and Business School Delivers Comfort and Supplies to Winston-Salem Families
John Sumanth, ACLC Research Associate, James Farr Faculty Fellow and Associate Professor of Management, and his co-author David Hofmann, of UNC-Chapel Hill, have recently learned that the Harvard Business Review will include their article “A Growth Strategy that Creates and Protects Value” in an upcoming special issue of the Harvard Business Review. The article, which … Continue reading Harvard Business Review Will Include Article by ACLC Research Associate in Upcoming Special Issue
Stephen Smulowitz, ACLC Research Associate, was recently quoted in a Bloomberg article on how the elimination of quarterly earnings reports would change how CEOs lead their teams. Smulowitz explained that shifting away from quarterly reporting could alter managerial behavior in meaningful ways. “If we are moving from quarterly to biannual reporting, which would make it … Continue reading ACLC Research Associate Quoted in Bloomberg Article
Since 2013 the Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character (ACLC) has been proud to sponsor five undergraduate business school students each year to attend leadership conferences at our country’s service academies. The conferences—which will take place early next year at the U.S. Naval Academy in Maryland, the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado, and the … Continue reading Five Students to Attend Service Academy Leadership Conferences
The Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character (ACLC) in conjunction with A Bed and A Book hosted students, faculty and staff on the terrace Wednesday for the annual bed build. The ACLC was thrilled to have Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines on hand to take part in the event. With the spirit of Prohumanitate in mind, … Continue reading 34 Beds Built as Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character Upholds Prohumanitate
Last week, Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character (ACLC) scholars met for their first enrichment session of the year, “Leading the Self and Political Leadership,” with special guest Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines. ACLC Executive Director Pat Sweeney and Executive Affiliate Pete Watson were also in attendance. As the students work to develop themselves as leaders … Continue reading Mayor Joines Connected with ACLC Scholars to Discuss Ethical Leadership
The Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character is excited to announce that Ann Johnston will join the team as an Executive Affiliate. In this capacity, Ms. Johnston will deepen her engagement with business school students. Her role will include a variety of activities including serving as a guest speaker across academic programs, leading student coaching … Continue reading Ann Johnston Named ACLC Executive Affiliate