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Celebrating 40 Years of the Mansfield Legacy New Mansfield Book; Associated Community Events

As we celebrate 40 years of the Mansfield Legacy of bipartisanship and ethical leadership, we are delighted to highlight the publication of Mansfield and Dirksen: Bipartisan Giants of the Senate, written by historian, author, and Mansfield Advisory Board member Marc Johnson.

Must-Read Wharton Faculty Authors: Preparing for Leadership | Erika James

Crises will come, but well-prepared leaders can weather the storm. In this episode, Wharton Dean Erika James shares insights from her new book on crisis management.

Montana’s Conrad Anker – Translating the language of belay to the concept of community.

“The beauty of when we get out climbing is that it’s changing the paradigm of how humans communicate with other humans,” he says. “[In] all experiential outdoor activity, the rewards are intrinsic: a view, or feeling good about doing a climb. You don’t have anything. I mean, you can collect rocks and things, but it’s usually the intrinsic and you seek that reward. And in the process of doing that, the manner in which you communicate with people is non-confrontational. It’s supportive and community-based.”

‘Mountain Outlaw’ – Probably the best Montana magazine I’ve ever read – Subscribe

Mountain Outlaw magazine is published biannually in Big Sky, Montana, and examines the lifestyle, culture and issues relevant to the Mountain West from the heart of the Yellowstone region. Through award-winning editorial content, design, video and photography, Mountain Outlaw gives you more than a story – it’s an experience.

Emotionally Intelligent People Do This to Make a Great First Impression. Most People Do the Opposite

Researchers from Harvard and Wharton find a surprising way to come across as competent and likable.

Leadership and service are a pathway to a meaningful career for Montana State University senior – MSU Leadership Institute

“We are talking about highly educated students who are not only bringing their student perspectives, their life perspective, but now they’re also bringing to the table their technical knowledge that comes with the mastery of the discipline that they’re part of. It’s huge,” she said.

Montana State University students serve on local nonprofit boards

Nine Montana State University students spent the academic year serving on the boards of Gallatin Valley nonprofit organizations as part of the MSU Leadership Institute’s Boardroom Bobcats mentorship program, which is completing its seventh year.  

Why This Leader Reads Poetry to His Employees

Ironclad’s $3.2 billion valuation and committment to ‘closing the justice gap’ isn’t even the best part about working there.

Why Business Leaders Must Resist the Anti-ESG Movement

For many companies, it may seem smart to stay out of anyone’s crosshairs. But try as they might, there’s no avoiding taking positions on the big issues of the day — major stakeholders, particularly young customers and employees, expect it.

Climate Crisis: Why Climate Risk Is Financial Risk for Your Company

Witold Henisz, vice dean and faculty director of Wharton’s ESG initiative, talks about why businesses should pay attention to climate and ESG issues if they want long-term success.

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