Management, HR & Leadership

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Johnson School

How timing can reduce bias in peer reviews at work

New SC Johnson College research shows when peers evaluate each other after an outside source has confirmed a team’s success, ingroup favoritism goes down.

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Johnson School

Big Red Bash 2025: A Night to Celebrate Leadership, Impact, and Community

The Johnson School’s premier alumni event honored leadership, service, and impact across the global Cornell business community.

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SC Johnson College

Global Crises Demand Ethical, Transparent Business Leaders

The evolving role of ethics in business leadership, and how leaders can balance navigating climate change and inequality with turning a profit, were key themes at this year’s David J. BenDaniel Lecture in Business Ethics.

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Dyson School

From Pinot Noir to Public Policy: John S. Dyson ’65 Shares Lessons in Leadership

Entrepreneur, public servant, longtime Cornell trustee, and Dyson Alumni Leadership Award recipient John Dyson spoke at Dyson Leads in New York City.

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Johnson School

Johnson School Announces 2025 Alumni Award Winners

The Johnson School will honor four graduates with distinguished alumni awards on May 8 in New York City at this year’s Big Red Bash.

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Johnson School

From Sales, Marketing, and Ops to Consulting with James “JJ” Myron, MBA ’23

Career Corner: Consultant JJ Myron pivoted from a sales, marketing, and operations role to advising clients on how to achieve their strategic goals.

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Johnson School

Boosting mental muscle leads to better performance

A new study from SC Johnson College explores the concept of “cognitive endurance,” defined as the ability to sustain performance in cognitive tasks over time.

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Dyson School

John S. Dyson ’65 Honored with Second Annual Dyson Alumni Leadership Award

John Dyson ’65 is a leader in finance, energy policy, and economic development, from founding a private investment firm to pioneering sustainable winemaking.

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Johnson School

Understanding Leadership Beyond Titles

“Everybody’s a leader… no matter your role,” Shamis Pitts, MBA ’11, tells New York City alumni.