Friday, April 21st, School of Business staff, faculty, and students practiced Pro Humanitate for first responders that serve Wake Forest University. With the help of various community businesses, we were able to provide an appreciation lunch for several hundred from Wake Campus Police, WSPD, and WSFD. Michelle Kennedy, Meteorologist for WXII, Coach Dave Clawson, … Continue reading First Responders Appreciation Lunch
Each year, business school students apply for selection to attend leadership conference opportunities at our nation’s military academies. These annual leadership conferences are sought after for their content and expertise in the area of leadership and character and host global leaders from private industry, government, athletics and more. Each year, selected Wake Foresters return from … Continue reading Student Leaders Celebrated: 2017 Service Academies Leadership Conference Program
The Honorable Donna Edwards, U.S. Congresswoman (2008–2017) visited the Wake Forest School of Business on March 23, 2017 as part of The Leadership Project. Edwards is an alum of Wake Forest and the first African-American woman ever elected to congress. She discussed her background and what factors led to her developmental journey. Highlights of her … Continue reading Donna Edwards Leadership Project Discussion
The CLC congratulates Dr. Pat Sweeney, Director of the Allegacy Center of Leadership and Character, who was recently honored as a 2017 Top Thought Leader in Trust by TRUST! Magazine. The publication has named Sweeney as a leader in its 7th annual awards for those whose work helps foster organizational trust. The award recipients are … Continue reading CLC Director Sweeney Honored as Top Thought Leader
On January 25-27, David Boone and Neb Talley represented Wake Forest at the 2017 United States Naval Academy Leadership Conference held in Annapolis, MD. David and Neb are both Juniors majoring in Business and Enterprise Management. Sharing their thoughts and takeaways from the conference whose theme was Forging Team Spirit: Sharing the Vision, David provided … Continue reading 2017 USNA Leadership Conference Forging Team Spirit: Sharing the Vision
The Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character is excited to kick off 2017 with a review of our highlights from 2016 including some exciting events, products, and initiatives that made the year outstanding. In 2016, the Center expanded the 360 assessment system utilizing its proprietary LCA and TMA assessments, action planning resources, and team coaching … Continue reading 2016: CLC Year in Review
Congratulations to the following students for being selected to represent Wake Forest University at various Leadership Conferences. USNA Leadership Conference, January 22-25, 2017 Neb Talley and David Boone USAFA National Character & Leadership Symposium, February 23-24, 2017 Hayden Lineberger and Brittni Milner The Citadel Annual Principled Leadership Symposium, March 16-17, 2017 Meredith Gay Annual McDonald Conference for … Continue reading Students Selected for Service Academy Leadership Conferences 2017
On November 19, the Wake Forest Ethics and Leadership Debate team competed in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Ethics Bowl held at Clemson University. Colleges and universities included in the competition were: Campbell University Coastal Carolina University Clemson University Hollins University Lynchburg College St. Mary’s College of Maryland Swarthmore College University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill … Continue reading Ethics and Leadership Debate Team Qualify for Nationals
Wake Forest alum Cameron Kent, main news anchor at WXII-TV spoke about servant leadership and its impact. Kent’s talk was sponsored by the Center for Leadership and Character, and held October 28 in Farrell Hall.
On Wednesday, September 28, the CLC sponsored a Habitat work day to serve a local veteran in need. The homeowner, Mr. Wilson, is a veteran of the US Army, served during World War II and later was an employee of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company. Staff and faculty joined in the efforts. This day’s 12-person effort also included … Continue reading CLC Sponsors Habitat Day to Serve Local Veteran