Archive for July, 2015

awareness in chicago

There are many stories about the “new” faces of homelessness, but these stories have been written regularly since 2009. What is new is school and community recognition that this is not a peripheral issue. Leaders need

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integrating athletics with institutional missions

Although much of the current discussion on reform in intercollegiate athletics frames sports teams as a drain on resources, athletics can be a powerful mechanism for furthering institutional missions. Consider the case of Northern Michigan University. It’s mission is to

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bill russell, the leader

Bill Russell, an all-time NBA greats, is one of the great leadership stories in sport. We think of Russell’s many titles with the Celtics as a reflection of his great skill as a defender, passer, rebounder, and scorer, but less is discussed regarding

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