MSU Leadership Institute & UM Global Leadership Initiative

As part of the event, Brokaw will be accepting an honorary MSU degree. This event is sponsored by the MSU Leadership Institute, ASMSU, Office of the President and University College.

Described as "the world’s greatest adventurer" by Outside Magazine, Anker has spent his life ascending the highest peaks in the world, including the mighty Himalayas of Tibet, high Andes of Patagonia, and the frigid Vinson Massif of Antarctica.

IBM recently published a remarkable worldwide study based on direct interviews with nearly 1,500 CEOs, general managers and senior leaders from the public and private sectors.

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg looks at why a smaller percentage of women than men reach the top of their professions — and offers 3 powerful pieces of advice to women aiming for the C-suite.

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"We’re sending out students who want to make a difference in the world," said Deirdre Combs, an adjunct University College instructor. She said she was "ridiculously proud" of the dozen students in her class who presented their leadership ideas Wednesday morning at the Procrastinator Theatre.

America is suffering a crisis of leadership.

Here’s a list of 31 activities that can help you become a better leader. Each one can be done in a day.

"I came (to MSU) rather ambitious," Hansen said. "I knew that MSU rewards people who seek opportunities."

The last couple of years have brought an intriguing quandary for senior leaders, and one that is probably here to stay.