Mar 16, 2023 | Ross Leaders Academy, Self-Leadership
On March 16, the Sanger Leadership Center closed out its premier year-long leadership development community, the Ross Leaders Academy (RLA). RLA is an intensive leadership program sponsored by the Deloitte Foundation where students from across U-M learn from a diverse...
Aug 29, 2022 | Sanger Programs, MRLE, Self-Leadership
As Michigan Ross MBAs resume classes this Fall, a new offering from Sanger is now available to them: our micro-credential in leadership, the Michigan Ross Leader Endorsement. This micro-credential is unique among business schools in Poets&Quants’ Top 25; only two...
Aug 11, 2022 | Books, Self-Leadership
When was the last time you were really wrong about something? In elementary school, I adamantly defended to my teacher something that my friends told me at recess—that the USA included 52 states. My teacher corrected me, there were only 50 United States. Firm in my...
Jun 28, 2022 | Self-Leadership, Sanger Programs
As a woman of color in a leadership position, Christina Weiberg, MBA ’22, feels a responsibility to make the most of her opportunities. “I feel a lot of pressure to make sure that I’m always fighting for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and that I’m always putting...
Apr 19, 2022 | Self-Leadership, Strategies and Tips
As a leader, how do you help others realize their capability and power and do so in a way that continues in your absence? Evan Marie Allison Pieknik, associate director of flagship programs and DEI initiatives with the Sanger Leadership Center at the Stephen M. Ross...
Apr 12, 2022 | Self-Leadership, Story Lab, Sanger Programs, Podcast
How can students grow the skill of influential storytelling? To be an effective leader — at work, in the community, or in your personal life — you must be able to communicate with impact. Often this means telling stories that are meaningful to you and others and doing...
Apr 6, 2022 | Self-Leadership, Sanger News, Lindy Greer, Podcast
On March 22, the Sanger Leadership Center’s faculty director Lindy Greer was a featured guest on Michigan Ross’ Working for the Weekend podcast. In episode #508, Connecting with Your Inner Leader, Greer joined host Leslie Beverley to discuss the meaning of leadership,...
Nov 10, 2021 | Books, Self-Leadership
Small behavioral experiments in daily life can lead to tremendous personal growth and leadership development, according to Ross School of Business Professor and Sanger Faculty Champion Sue Ashford. But how do you change your behavior, develop soft skills, and achieve...
Sep 5, 2021 | Self-Leadership, Sanger News, Managing Teams, Orientation
What leadership skills do students need before they even begin their MBA? The Sanger Leadership Center and a vibrant, diverse team of students, faculty, and staff from across the university tackled this question over the summer as they planned our 2021 Leadership...
Dec 4, 2020 | Self-Leadership
2020 has been a tough year. If you’ve had a career setback — the internship of your dreams fell through, your startup failed — it can be easy to get down on yourself. But with storytelling, you have the power to re-write your script in a way that...
Oct 21, 2020 | Self-Leadership
Sanger faculty champion and Michigan Ross Professor Dave Mayer was recently interviewed by Michigan News about his latest study with his co-authors on ethical leadership. It turns out, that family portrait in the corner of your desk could make you less likely to tell...
Oct 1, 2020 | Self-Leadership, Podcast
Interim Managing Director Jeff Domagala recently sat down (virtually) with Sneha Edupuganti from the Michigan Ross Weekend MBA podcast Working for the Weekend. During the episode, Jeff shares the adjustments Sanger has made to offer all of our programs remotely and...
