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April 7, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Pace Setters marks 60th anniversary with a first: A virtual celebration
Fisher’s 2021 Pace Setters Awards marked the 60th anniversary of the honors; it also represented the first time the annual tradition recognized academic excellence, teaching, research and service virtually.
April 6, 2021
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
President Johnson discusses leadership in challenging times
Ohio State University President Kristina M. Johnson joined the Fisher Leadership Initiative for a webinar about leadership in unprecedented times hosted by Fisher College of Business. Johnson discussed her philosophy of leadership, how that philosophy has guided her response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and how others can use their voice and personality to lead at Ohio State.
March 30, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Adding to his entrepreneurship toolbox: Alex Zorniger
From LEGOS to Google searches to an MBA — check out Alex Zorniger’s path as a serial entrepreneur and how he’s building the skills necessary for success in his next venture.
March 22, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Connecting, empowering and inspiring tomorrow’s women business leaders
Read about the student leaders who leveraged Fisher’s supportive community and engaged network of alumnae to inspire others at the Big Ten Women’s Business Connection Leadership Conference.
March 15, 2021
Forbes
Forbes
No time to recline: La-Z-Boy’s CFO on the demands facing finance leaders In 2021
As Melinda Whittington (BSBA ’89) transitions from CFO at La-Z-Boy Inc. to become the company’s next CEO, learn how her experience as a top finance officer shaped her outlook on issues including social responsibility, the COVID-19 pandemic and ethics.
March 2, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Forging paths toward female representation in supply chain
There’s a disparity of women leaders in supply chain, but students like Haley McCrory are closing that gap. Check out her story and the Fisher program that’s helping other female students make inroads into the industry.
February 15, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Teacher, advocate and pioneer: Thaddeus Spratlen’s trailblazing legacy
Thaddeus Spratlen (BSBA ’56, MA ’57, PhD ’62) built his career teaching business students and engaging the business community to help create, enhance and sustain the marketplace for underrepresented communities. Read more about the lasting impact this trailblazing alumnus continues to make.
February 8, 2021
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
An entrepreneurial spirit that transcends borders
Amber Hammond (BSBA ’15) knows an entrepreneur’s motivation can strike from the most unexpected places — an idea developed over a cup of coffee with a friend and scribbled on a paper napkin; a well-planned digital presentation for a class; or as Hammond knows, it can come from a seed planted following a global experience that uncovers a whole new world through the eyes of a different culture.
December 21, 2020
Harvard Business Review
Harvard Business Review
Understanding envy: Facing professional envy
Envy is a natural human emotion, but it’s often misunderstood when it comes up at work. Professor of Management and Human Resources Tanya Menon discusses how drawing boundaries can help us handle competition, fear, and jealousy in our careers.
December 17, 2020
Forbes
Forbes
2020: The year human leaders stepped forward
Faceless, top-down leadership has become stale, fake and ineffective. 2020 is the year smart managers realized they needed to be human too. Research from Management and Human Resources professor Jasmine Hu shows how servant leadership can be a powerful tool in how managers lead.
December 16, 2020
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Student leadership and creativity ensure Fisher’s dedication to service continues
See how innovation and creativity from student leaders helped transform Fisher Impact Day into an event that accommodated the unique challenges of 2020.
December 8, 2020
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Dedication, a journey and a dream come true: Lashawn Samuel
Pain, perseverance and pride — it all shaped Lashawn Samuel’s long and tenacious journey to Fisher. See what keeps the inspiring first-year student motivated to better himself while also helping others.
December 8, 2020
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Connection, empathy and leadership on the student journey
Saarthak Gaur shares his leadership journey and the opportunities he's taken advantage of as a Fisher student.
November 1, 2020
Insider
Insider
Female college athletes from across the US say they've been bullied, manipulated, and psychologically abused by their coaches
In speaking with 17 former college athletes from 10 universities around the U.S. about their negative experiences with coaches, a pattern emerged of psychological and emotional abuse in women's sports. Ben Tepper, the Abramowitz Memorial Professor and chair of the Department of Management and Human Resources at Fisher College of Business, told Insider that college sports often provide "the perfect storm" of circumstances that can lead to abuse.
October 23, 2020
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Leadership conference serving unique needs of military veteran students
Incoming students who have served our country are being given a special opportunity.
July 29, 2020
The Columbus Dispatch
The Columbus Dispatch
Recent Ohio State grad seeks to raise $52 million for nonprofits one dollar at a time
Read about the positive impact that Imran Nuri (BSBA '20) has made in the Columbus community through the work of his own newly launched nonprofit effort, the 52 Million Project. The concept behind his organization is simple: donors pledge to donate $1 a week for a year, and every week a portion is donated to a different nonprofit in the region.
July 22, 2020
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Top-cited leadership scholar honored with career achievement award
One of the world’s most influential researchers is being recognized for his contributions to the field of human resource management.
June 19, 2020
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Former criminal and Hollywood inspiration opens up about ethical transformation
The man behind a famous Steven Spielberg movie shares his tale of ethical transformation.
June 17, 2020
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Dean's Leadership Academy students adapt service projects after COVID-19
Students enrolled in the Dean's Leadership Academy quickly adjusted their project plans to benefit those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 12, 2020
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
There's a Better Way Podcast: Equality vs. equity
As part of the There's a Better Way podcast series, Dr. Cynthia Turner, chief diversity officer and assistant dean at Fisher, discusses the history of the black community in America, the difference between equality and equity, and the need for action from both the individual and the institution in fighting against systemic racism.
June 10, 2020
The Ohio State University Alumni Association
The Ohio State University Alumni Association
Leading the way from a pivotal role
Responding to massive challenges such as the coronavirus pandemic requires the ability to skillfully perform as part of an ensemble cast. It’s hard to imagine anyone better suited for the role than Andrew Thomas (MD ’95, MBA '00), chief clinical officer of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
June 5, 2020
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
President Drake discusses leading in unprecedented times
As Ohio State University leaders entered a rapid decision-making mode in early March to prepare the university’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, President Michael V. Drake’s goal, given the very high stakes, was to “overreact slightly rather than under-react at all.” Drake revealed this strategy and shared insights about leading the university through the pandemic as part of the Max M. Fisher College of Business Webinar Series.
May 15, 2020
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
Will Lange (BSBA ’00): Equipping those who protect us
What happens when you’re able to spot a deadly pandemic, but the playbook for responding to it is a century old?
For alumnus Will Lange, president and general manager of Honeywell’s Personal Protective Equipment division, the answer meant acting quickly and decisively in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak.
For alumnus Will Lange, president and general manager of Honeywell’s Personal Protective Equipment division, the answer meant acting quickly and decisively in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak.
April 15, 2020
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
FisherStrong: Global teamwork amid a global pandemic
As countries around the world reacted in real-time to the rapid spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, staff and faculty members working with Fisher’s Office of Global Business (OGB) quickly found themselves leading responses that would directly impact the safety and educational well-being of dozens of students.
April 3, 2020
WOSU
WOSU
Alumnus leads Watershed Distillery's pivot from gin to hand sanitizer
In addition to producing bourbon, gin and other liquors, Columbus distillery Watershed is now making and selling its own hand sanitizer. Owner Greg Lehman (BSBA '01) says it's the company's way of keeping people safe during the COVID-19 pandemic while also bringing back employees who had been laid off.