Oct 28, 2020 | Ross Leaders Academy, Sanger News, Podcast
“Countless studies point to the negative effects of media misrepresentation on the self-esteem and mental wellness of marginalized groups. For Arabs and Muslims, these effects are exacerbated by the sheer lack of accurate and affirming content out there,”...
Mar 3, 2020 | Self-Leadership, Strategies and Tips, Empathy, Ross Leaders Academy
You’ve heard it said over and over at Michigan Ross, the b-school for purpose-driven leaders: empathy is the key to leading effectively. But what does that mean, exactly? And more importantly, how do you do it? Research shows that empathy is critical to effectively...
Oct 8, 2019 | Business + Impact Challenge, Ross Leaders Academy, Leadership Crisis Challenge, Sanger News, Podcast
Our center was recently featured on the student-run podcast, Working for the Weekend, which catalogs the experience of Michigan Ross Part-Time MBA students. Every other week, Part-Time MBAs sit down with host and fellow student Mawa Mustafa during their dinner break...
May 6, 2019 | Ross Leaders Academy, Student Blog
By: Lynn Chou, MM ’19 1. Because Investing in Your Personal Growth Starts Now. There are 1,440 minutes in a day. If you’re anything like me, those minutes are mostly spent on daily tasks, classes, sleeping, and, realistically, watching too much Netflix. But what...
Apr 25, 2019 | Ross Leaders Academy, Student Blog
By: Rima Fadlallah, MBA ’20 In January, I attended what would be my favorite Ross Leaders Academy (RLA) session all year (and I love RLA sessions). This session, in particular, was on empathy. Towards the middle of the session, we started a group discussion on...
Feb 1, 2019 | Strategies and Tips, Purpose, Ross Leaders Academy
By: Sneha Miglani, MBA ’20 We are so engrossed in our daily lives that we often forget to pause, look and reflect on where we are now and where we’re heading. I have goals, like everyone else, and I am constantly in pursuit of these little wins, at times...
Dec 10, 2018 | Ross Leaders Academy, Self-Leadership, Strategies and Tips
During the first few weeks of the Ross Leaders Academy, students have begun a process of “self-excavation,” which indicates an effort to dig within oneself and uncover important personal data. This process helps students get below their own surface and bring dominant...
Aug 28, 2018 | Ross Leaders Academy
It’s only been four months since we wrapped up last year’s Ross Leaders Academy (RLA) and said “good luck and go blue!” to the University of Michigan Class of 2018. Our talented alums are already putting their insights into action and making a big difference in the...
Dec 15, 2017 | Purpose, Ross Leaders Academy
A few of our Ross Leaders Academy fellows shared their life purposes with us, and we were incredibly inspired! With their permission, we are sharing them with you, too. We think you’ll agree that Michigan students are driven to solve the world’s next big...
