3 Things I Learned about Leadership from Joe Biden at UB

Vice President Joe Biden

This content is archived. As a lifelong Western New Yorker, I’ve had the opportunity to enjoy UB’s 32-year tradition of bringing world-famous speakers to Buffalo as part of the Distinguished Speakers Series. I’ve heard stories from authors, experts and innovators, Continue reading 3 Things I Learned about Leadership from Joe Biden at UB

Leading Happiness at Work — It Starts With You

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This content is archived. Traditionally, happiness and work are not words that go together. We work to earn money — it’s not supposed to be fun. An organization’s obligation is to pay their employees and provide decent, safe working conditions Continue reading Leading Happiness at Work — It Starts With You

When work becomes development (and development becomes work)

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This content is archived. Teaching is a third career for me. And, as a “baby boomer,” I have plenty of experience to share with students that, I hope, brings the subject matter to life and helps them form a bridge Continue reading When work becomes development (and development becomes work)

Leaders on Leadership: Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul

Kathy Hochul

New York State Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul has served at every level of government and uses her current platform — as the highest female elected official in state government — to advocate for women leaders in all types of organizations. Continue reading Leaders on Leadership: Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul

Leaders on Leadership: Jeff Jacobson, BS ’81

Jeff Jacobson

Every year, we print 50 trillion pages — with Xerox and CEO Jeff Jacobson, BS ’81, standing at the forefront of the document technology and digital printing industry. Since taking the helm in January, Jacobson has overseen the company’s largest product launch in its 111-year-history. Continue reading Leaders on Leadership: Jeff Jacobson, BS ’81

Engineering Team Chemistry

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Teams with the most talent do not always win championships. During the 2003-04 season, for example, the Los Angeles Lakers were the favorite to win the NBA Finals, but they lost to the Detroit Pistons, a team that did not have a superstar and was widely considered to be less talented. Continue reading Engineering Team Chemistry