Management, HR & Leadership

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Johnson School

Redefining Defiance as Action Aligned with Values

It’s hard to say no when there’s pressure to comply. Sunita Sah’s book tells us how.

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Johnson School

Devin Abraham’s Startup, Liiv, Uses AI to Address the Problem of Paperwork Overload

Devin Abraham, MBA ’25, founded Liiv to automate office workflows and free up staff time to focus on other important aspects of work.

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Nolan School

‘Silenced Voices’ Are Revealed in New Book on Historical Figures

This book highlights the civic participation and community engagement of women, from abolitionists to philanthropists.

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SC Johnson College

Anne Chow Urges Us To ‘Lead Bigger’

‘Lead Bigger: The Transformative Power of Inclusion’ showcases Chow’s high-performing, human-centric approach to leadership.

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Johnson School

Linking Pay to Performance Boosts AI Use in Decision-Making

Want managers to embrace AI? Pay them for results and point out that the tech was developed with experts.

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.