The uncertainty and stress associated with international travel for an important event can be overwhelming. The time difference changes alone will have you sleep walking during important interactions or meetings. …
The Case for Regularly Attending Conferences
Why Bother Attending Conferences? This year I attended a large academic conference in Philadelphia, PA, and a smaller one in Limerick, Ireland. They both provided much food for thought …
Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
Dr. Seuss, Global Travel, and the Doctoral Program in Values-Driven Leadership “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you …
1 Minute Overview: Ph.D./D.B.A. Program in Values-Driven Leadership
Watch this short video to learn more about Benedictine’s doctoral program for senior leaders. Find more info on the program at www.cvdl.org/doctorate.
What the World’s Top Peace Builders Can Teach Us about Conflict Resolution
The diplomats, ambassador, advisors, mediators and educators Carolyn Maraist interviewed for her dissertation are some of the most highly regarded negotiators and peace builders in the U.S. and the People’s …
What is a Scholar-Practitioner?
The renowned social psychologist Kurt Lewin once wrote, “there is nothing so practical as a good theory.” We agree. At the Center for Values-Driven Leadership, we believe that good theory …
Graduation Photo Gallery
Commencement – May 10, 2014 [flgallery id=2 /] [flgallery id=3 /] Find portraits of our graduates here, or read a press release about this milestone event. BE …
Air Force Vets, CEOs, Entrepreneurs among First to Graduate from Benedictine’s Unique Doctoral Program in Values-Driven Leadership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Photo: Three graduates celebrate a successful dissertation defense. Chicago, Illinois ~ On Saturday, May 10, 17 senior leaders will graduate from Benedictine University’s Center for Values-Driven …
Three Questions with John Heiser of Magnetrol International
John Heiser began his career as an attorney, but found he enjoyed the diverse responsibilities of organizational leadership to be a more appealing career path. After working in law, government …