Management, HR & Leadership

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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.

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Johnson School

To Succeed, ‘Latecomers’ Must Balance Imitation and Innovation

Cornell SC Johnson College professor Sungyong Chang shows that startups thrive by mimicking established competitors before innovating.

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Johnson School

Philanthropy Class Aids Tompkins County Nonprofits

Cornell SC Johnson College students in an annual Philanthropic Leadership class tripled grants to local nonprofits.

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Johnson School

So You Want to Join a Board … Are You Ready?

Career Corner: Assessing your readiness means asking if you have the right qualifications and whether you’re prepared to make a sustained commitment.

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Johnson School

Championing Change: Fred Keller’s Legacy of Sustainable Business

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Fred Keller ’66, founder of Cascade Engineering.