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Tag Archives: Leadership
Distinguished Speakers Provide Food for Thought
I generally share my weekday morning train rides to New York City with my fellow neighbors, and a few co-workers. We have our daily discussions and our early morning sleepy and disoriented brains try to solve all the world’s problems. … Continue reading
The Right Time for an MBA
Like most who are seriously thinking about pursuing an MBA, the three biggest questions I asked myself as I researched MBA programs were: What value will an MBA provide? Which program is right for me? Why is now the right … Continue reading
Posted in About Fuqua, Benefits, Work/Life/School Balance
Tagged Applicable Knowledge, Business Acumen, Business Values, Classmates, Leadership, Networking, On-campus Residencies, Personal Growth, Personal Insight, Professional Experience, Program Benefits, Time Management, Travel, Why Fuqua, Work/Life Balance
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Looking Back at the Last 2 Years
Two years. Life has brought such a huge amount of change in such a short time. In two years, I have gone from applying to different schools, and trying to decide which schools interested me, to studying for my GMAT, … Continue reading
Posted in Benefits, Program Format, Student Life, Work/Life/School Balance
Tagged Applicable Knowledge, Business Acumen, Challenges, Classes, Family, Leadership, Learning, Personal Growth, Personal Insight, Professional Development, Time Management, Transformative Experience, Work/Life Balance
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Motivation 101
Motivation — it’s a challenge. Some days it’s more of a challenge than others. Today is one of those days. I decided I’d rather write a blog post about it than write the paper that’s due for a class. The … Continue reading
The Softer Side of Fuqua
There’s no doubt that Weekend Executive MBA (WEMBA) students rigorously study, absorb and ultimately, master, the quantitative aspects of the program. Early on the emphasis is geared toward accounting, finance, statistics and the like. However, Fuqua offers a softer side … Continue reading
Leadership is About Caring, Influencing & Inspiring
Leadership isn’t about checking boxes, manipulating people, and being self-serving. My leadership classes at Duke have taught me that it’s about caring about others; influencing and inspiring others to care about a cause, and a mission, and to step up … Continue reading
Moving Through the Program — Literally
It has been a hectic month! I moved two weeks ago, during our Term 4 final exam period, from NC to NJ. I’m still commuting back and forth to NC for work. At the same time, I’m looking for a … Continue reading
Posted in Academics, Careers, Program Format, Student Life, Work/Life/School Balance
Tagged About Fuqua, Alumni, Career Change, Classes, Family, Job Search, Leadership, On-campus Residencies, Personal Growth, Personal Insight, Program Benefits, Program Format, Teams, Time Management, Transition, Work/Life Balance
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I’m a Believer!
MBA is Transformational Life has changed a lot in the last year. Since starting the Weekend Executive MBA program just under a year ago, I’ve learned so much, gained so much, and have changed a lot, too. From my team-building … Continue reading
Resetting Expectations with My New Team
I sat nervously at the head of a long conference table as my direct reports filed into the room. We were in the largest room in the building and my group almost filled it. In the past, as an individual … Continue reading
