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@EmoryGoizueta

. Expert on crisis leadership and workplace diversity. Author of #ThePreparedLeader.

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Sep 20

@LPWooten

and I are so very appreciative of the overwhelming support we’ve received from family, friends, colleagues, and beyond on the road to this day – the day we’re proud to officially share that #ThePreparedLeader has been published: whr.tn/preparedleader

Dec 14

And we’re live! Join us on LinkedIn Live for our second #BeyondBusiness session featuring Dean

and Profs.

Dec 14

⏰ Reminder: Our second #BeyondBusiness session of the season with

is today at 11:30 AM EST on LinkedIn Live: whr.tn/3Gpzwnl Listen as Dean

and Profs.

discuss how analytics can drive social good.

Seconded! Was wonderful to be back on the campus that launched both of our careers. And we can’t forget, as always, to add: #GoBlue!

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Thank you to @UMich’s @BBSAatRoss for inviting me and my co-author @erikahjames to participate in its annual speaker series. We very much enjoyed the moderated discussion and the opportunity to discuss our #ThePreparedLeader book.

Nov 29

Join me and three more

professors Dec. 14 at the next #BeyondBusiness, on how analytics can drive social good: whr.tn/3GXbi4a Their research uses data to address: ▪️Human trafficking –

▪️Policing reform –

▪️Media bias –

During "The Analytics of Finance" – opening our 3-part #BeyondBusiness lecture series on

– Prof. Michael Roberts did a fantastic job explaining the connection between two areas of study at

How an Attitude of Gratitude Builds a Healthy Workplace Culture

that aren't naturally viewed as connected: whr.tn/3Uyfw62

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Don’t let #Thanksgiving be the only day you express gratitude. Showing thankfulness year-round can go a long way personally & professionally. I wrote about the impact gestures small & large can make, and how leaders can help create a culture of gratitude.

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As we approach the season of Thanksgiving, I’m thankful to look back on a year of meaningful connections. 2022 felt like a return to normal in many ways.

Nov 15

And we’re live! Join us on LinkedIn Live for our first #BeyondBusiness session featuring Dean

@ErikaHJames

, Prof. Michael Roberts &

@ProfAnalytics

: whr.tn/3NFiSSB

Nov 11

Happy #VeteransDay! As we honor all who have served today, we are shining a spotlight on the service members within our student and alumni communities. Keep reading to learn their inspiring stories. (thread)

Profs. Michael Roberts and Daniel Taylor (

@ProfAnalytics

) will serve as faculty experts on the first panel (Nov. 15), "The Analytics of Finance: How Data Can Help Govern and Grow the Economy." Register to join us live next week on Wharton's LinkedIn here: whr.tn/3Uyfw62

I'm eager to return as host of

's #BeyondBusiness lecture series, which will explore the topic of analytics over the next three months.

professors have a wealth of knowledge to share about the various ways data can impact our daily lives.

Loved hosting two

colleagues on campus this week: Sharon Yeshaya (W'01) for the annual #WhartonWomen dinner and

@CarlaAnnHarris

for

@WhartonMLP

's "Authors@Wharton" event with

@AdamMGrant

. Followed of course by a trip to University City's famous White Dog Cafe!

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Carla Ann Harris

@carlaannharris

Nov 3

It was a special treat to engage in a fireside chat with THE Adam Grant in the Wharton School's Authors at Wharton Program. Adam was phenomenal, and he made it a GREAT and FUN experience!

Oct 31

There was only one way to continue my “Bring Your Costume to Work” tradition this year… With apologies to my friends and family back in Texas and Atlanta: Go

@Phillies

! #HappyHalloween

Oct 29

Happy 100th birthday to Hettie Simmons Love (WG’47), Wharton’s first Black MBA graduate! 🎉 A one-time award will be bestowed upon an MBA student who exemplifies her legacy of academic excellence and service during the 49th annual

@WMYConf

on Dec. 2: whr.tn/3TEEXSQ

Oct 28

Moments like these make the b-school world feel that much smaller… How fun to have a chance run-in with a fellow dean at 30th Street Station in Philly. Great to see you,

How inspiring to see our community come together for President Magill's inauguration, which showcased the best of

@Penn

and Philadelphia. Celebrations like these remind me of the breadth and depth of knowledge Penn houses – and, in turn, the positive impact we can all make.

Oct 17

NEWS: Our #BeyondBusiness virtual lecture series, hosted by Dean

@ErikaHJames

, returns this fall on the topic of data analytics: whr.tn/beyondbusiness The three

How do you make a decision when every option looks bad?

sessions will stream live on our LinkedIn and explore the role data plays in these three areas.

If you’ve served as a leader, you’re probably familiar with the dilemma recently faced by Patagonia: navigating a high-stakes situation in which no choice looks good. I explored the case of Patagonia and steps leaders can take to optimize decision-making:

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Patagonia, the sportswear brand, made headlines this summer when its founder and CEO Yvon Chouinard announced his intention to effectively give away the multi-billion dollar business instead of...

Oct 10

One day a year isn’t enough to dispel the stereotypes around mental health. But normalizing the act of frequent, continual wellness assessments can go a long way towards building the awareness - and understanding - this world need. #WorldMentalHealthDay (3/3)

One way to advance these goals is to make “wellness checks” a regular practice in our daily lives. When we pause to assess how stress, uncertainty and anxiety are impacting our day-to-day activities, we activate a seemingly small but profoundly empowering tool for success. (2/3)

On #WorldMentalHeathDay, we acknowledge the global need for greater awareness of mental health issues. We advocate for the necessary resources to reach communities in need, and we press for understanding and support to be universally available to those affected worldwide. (1/3)

Yahoo Finance

@YahooFinance

Sep 29

For this week's episode of Influencers,

@serwer

sat down with

School Dean

, as they discussed the job market for new graduates, what CEOs are saying about the U.S. economy, and the value of an MBA degree. Watch now: yhoo.it/3Srxmqs

Oct 1

Please join me in welcoming Renita - I'm thrilled to bring her on board and work with her to take

to the next level. #WhartonProud

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Oct 1

We are pleased to officially welcome Renita Miller today as Wharton's inaugural Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer (CDO). Miller will report directly to Dean @ErikaHJames to align and amplify the School’s existing and exploratory DEI practices: whr.tn/3Rh6vMw

Sep 27

You never know where leadership's going to come from, so we should prepare for it to emerge from anywhere. It won't always be from the person w/ the highest title. I joined

@TheRevAl

@Morning_Joe

to discuss real-world applications of #ThePreparedLeader: whr.tn/3RiQfe3

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Reverend Al Sharpton

@TheRevAl

Sep 26

Erika H. James’ new book #ThePreparedLeader outlines skills that leaders need to navigate crises. #MorningJoe

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Knowledge at Wharton

@whartonknows

Sep 26

We are live on LinkedIn discussing #ThePreparedLeader with authors

Dean

and

President

and host

LIVE at noon today:

Dean

and

President

join Prof. Michael Useem for a conversation about their new book, "#ThePreparedLeader: Emerge from Any Crisis More Resilient Than Before." Watch the

@WhartonPress

event: whr.tn/3TUrV4u

FORTUNE

@FortuneMagazine

Sep 21

"Welcoming tenured employees into the workplace is one thing, obliging them to be there is quite another," writes

Commentary: Here's what an aging workforce means for America's employers

about aging America's workforce.

fortune.com

By 2040, almost half of Americans will be in their 40s or older. Companies have no choice but to learn how to surf the Silver Tsunami.

Sep 20

The other word that describes my feelings is cathartic. Having recently led schools through an unprecedented crisis, we were challenged to walk the talk of decades of research. I hope the book lives up to its name and prepares you, your team & your organization for crises ahead.

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Sep 20

.@LPWooten and I are so very appreciative of the overwhelming support we’ve received from family, friends, colleagues, and beyond on the road to this day – the day we’re proud to officially share that #ThePreparedLeader has been published: whr.tn/preparedleader

Lori Rosenkopf

@LRosenkopf

Sep 16

Had such a great time chatting with

@ErikahJames

and folks at

today in Tangen Hall about entrepreneurship I'm excited to keep growing the #entrepreneurship community through

@vntrlab

@Penn

. And look at our Test Kitchen busy at work behind us! #wharton #EntrePenneur

Perry World House

@perryworldhouse

Sep 14

We’re now starting coverage of our final event of the 2022 Global Order Colloquium with

@RanaForoohar

and

, looking at how the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the global economy, and the shift toward deglobalization. Follow this thread for updates!

Perry World House

@perryworldhouse

Sep 14

Then, at 4pm, we'll close the colloquium with a conversation between acclaimed

@FT

journalist and author

@RanaForoohar

and

Dean

From Global to Local: A More Prosperous World?

. Virtual and in-person tix available here:

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The world is gradually emerging from more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, with its economic order perhaps permanently changed.

No one leader can address a crisis alone. #ThePreparedLeader builds a trusted crisis management team that is diverse in perspectives. This often means consulting people outside of your organization's senior leaders – those who face challenges firsthand. whr.tn/preparedleader

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Sep 9

Excited to share more about #ThePreparedLeader at

@WhartonPress

' next "Meet the Authors" event: whr.tn/3RSKRPd

@LPWooten

and I will join

Prof. Michael Useem live on LinkedIn for a conversation on the crisis leadership research & framework we detail in the book.

Sep 6

Though 27% women in the top 1,000 exec jobs still falls short of parity, it is a sign of progress. Kudos to Prof. Peter Cappelli and other researchers at

@IEBusiness

who pored over 40 years of data to rigorously quantify trends in the C-suite. Graphic source:

@MITSMR

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The Wall Street Journal

@WSJ

Aug 31

Women executives are still a small portion of top management inside the biggest U.S. companies. But more are joining the ranks. on.wsj.com/3wFGu28

From Global to Local: A More Prosperous World?

Perry World House

@perryworldhouse

Aug 24

Has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the global economy forever?

@RanaForoohar

will join us at our 2022 Global Order Colloquium, "A Fracturing World," to share her insights on why economic globalization is in retreat:

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The world is gradually emerging from more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, with its economic order perhaps permanently changed.

Aug 25

Leaders have a duty to prepare their organizations and people for any and all situations. Accepting that crises will happen is the start. As

@LPWooten

& I gathered over 20 years of research, how you plan for before/during/after a crisis will determine your leadership’s success.

Modern leaders are expanding their focus beyond bottom line "profit" to include paying greater attention to "people" and the "planet." But to deliver on that triple bottom line, it’s essential to add a fourth ‘P’ – Prepared Leadership: whr.tn/preparedleader #ThePreparedLeader

This initiative reflects

's dedication to innovation in educational pedagogy, combined with our entrepreneurial spirit. I’m so proud & appreciative of the hard work that's gone into bringing this vision to life & look forward to welcoming our first Global cohort in May!

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Aug 16

NEWS: Today we are launching the Global cohort in our MBA Program for Executives (#WEMBA), expanding worldwide access beyond our Philadelphia & San Francisco campuses: whr.tn/3pC2Mhn The program will start May 2023 and feature a blended online/in-person learning format.

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Aug 14

On #NationalFinancialAwarenessDay, read

@WhartonYouth

's interview with Prof. Michael Roberts about why early education in financial proficiency – beyond just financial literacy – is crucial for young people and efforts to level of the playing field: whr.tn/3C1TgeF

Welcome to

, MBA Class of 2024! Wishing you an enjoyable and enlightening orientation to Wharton, Penn and the great city of Philadelphia – I couldn't be more excited to meet you all next week.

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