New research from the UC San Diego Rady School of Management and Texas A&M University finds that having self-control is often what leads to power.
Tag: Leadership
Ismail El-Hamamsy, MD, PhD, Named President of the Heart Valve Society
World leader in aortic valve reconstruction is first Mount Sinai surgeon to lead the international organization
Successful employer-driven disability initiatives benefit individuals and companies
Successful employer-driven disability initiatives share certain characteristics, even when the companies and programs differ in other ways.
UCI Division of Continuing Education welcomes Krissyvan Truong as new associate dean
Irvine, Calif., September 20, 2023 – UCI Division of Continuing Education (UCI DCE) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Krissyvan Truong as its new associate dean.
Employee surveys may miss out on uncovering toxic leadership practices
Standardized and overly simplistic questionnaires are only scratching the surface of what employees think of their leaders, according to new research from the School of Management at Binghamton University, State University of New York, and negative behavior may be slipping through the cracks.
Professors Publish New Book on how Positive Communication Can Help Leaders
Dr. Julien Mirivel, a professor of applied communication at UA Little Rock, has written a new book that teaches people how to become effective leaders using positive communication. Co-written with Dr. Alexander Lyon, a professor of communication at the State University of New York, Brockport, the book provides a practical model of positive communication that will build unity, inspire change, and create positive relationships in organizations.
To close the gap at the top, start with the bottom
The NFL adopted the Rooney Rule 20 years ago as part of an effort to address racial disparity in top coaching positions. But new research suggests the gap will persist unless it’s closed with lower-level coaching staff.
Sean Jones appointed Argonne’s Deputy Laboratory Director for Science and Technology
Sean Jones will leverage his experience across government, academia and industry as chief research officer for Argonne National Laboratory.
Jefferson Lab Oversight Roles Filled by DOE
The U.S. Department of Energy has selected Craig Ferguson to lead the Thomas Jefferson Site Office (TJSO) at Jefferson Lab in Newport News, Va. As TJSO manager, Ferguson will lead in the oversight and contract management of Jefferson Lab. Additionally, Donté Davis has been confirmed as TJSO deputy manager and will support the office’s wide range of oversight programs.
American Counseling Association Names New Chief Financial Officer
The American Counseling Association (ACA) is pleased to announce the selection of Mahzarine Chinoy, CPA, as chief financial officer (CFO), effective June 20. She most recently served as vice president for administration and finance at the National Women’s Law Center.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine installs Dr. James Rowley as president
Dr. James A. Rowley became the president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine board of directors today, placing him at the helm of the leading sleep medicine professional society in the nation. Rowley assumed the role in Indianapolis during SLEEP 2023, the 37th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies.
USC Health System Board appoints Paul B. Rothman, MD, as board member
Paul B. Rothman, MD, has been appointed as a member of the USC Health System Board, which provides strategic oversight and governance over Keck Medicine of USC and university clinical services.
New Chief Nursing Officers Named for UH Beachwood, Lake West and TriPoint Medical Centers
University Hospitals (UH) Beachwood, Lake West and TriPoint medical centers have named new Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs). Danielle Sindelar, MSN, RN, CMSRN, was named CNO of UH Beachwood and TriPoint medical centers and began her new position March 26, 2023. Anthony Stachnik, BSN, RN, CCRN, was named CNO of UH Lake West and began his new position on March 12, 2023.
Women at the Helm: Reflections from CSU’s Women University Leaders
Celebrating Women’s History Month and a significant moment in university history.
Call for Papers: The 2nd International Conference on Educational System Management Leadership 2023 (ICESML2023)
The Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University; Teachers College, Columbia University; Association of Professional Development of Educational Administration (APDEA); and the Research Unit on Transforming Education System for Creating Innovators and Entrepreneurs (TESCIE) are hosting an academic virtual conference entitled “The 2nd International Conference on Educational System Management Leadership 2023 (ICESML2023): Educational Management Design for Global Transformation” on April 28, 2023 from 10.00 A.M.- 4.30 P.M. Bangkok Time (GMT+7).
Gender targets miss the mark for women in leadership
Gender diversity experts at the University of South Australia are urging governments to rethink their approach to gender targets as new research shows that they do not lead to expected improvements in gender equity for women in leadership.
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Fully Accredited
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) grants School full approval, a major milestone
American Chiropractic Association Elects New Leadership
The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) installed new leadership during its annual meeting last week in Washington, D.C.
GW Expert Available: What should businesses do to protect employees during the winter surge of COVID-19 & the flu?
The winter surge of COVID-19, the flu and other viruses is here and it’s top of mind as people prepare to see loved ones during the holiday season. As more workers are now spending more time in the office, what…
Dr. Jeffrey Boscamp Named Dean of the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Medical leader who helped shape beginnings of medical school takes leadership of School
Samin Sharma, MD, Named Director of the Mount Sinai Cardiovascular Clinical Institute
Mount Sinai Heart expands leadership
Distinguished Cancer and Stem Cell Biologist Ulrich Steidl, M.D., Ph.D., Appointed Chair of Cell Biology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Ulrich Steidl, M.D., Ph.D., an internationally recognized leader in cancer and stem cell biology, has been named the chair of the department of cell biology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Steidl assumes his new position as Arthur Skoultchi, Ph.D., who has led the department with distinction for 24 years, steps down from departmental leadership. Dr. Steidl is currently professor of cell biology, of oncology, and of medicine; interim director of the Ruth L. and David S. Gottesman Institute for Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine; and the Edward P. Evans Endowed Professor for Myelodysplastic Syndromes at Einstein; and deputy director of Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center (MECC) and co-director of MECC’s Blood Cancer Institute.
Hackensack Meridian Health’s Dr. Ihor Sawczuk Named to 30-Year Fellowship Distinction by New York Academy of Medicine
Dr. Sawczuk honored on Nov. 16
What Defines Young Leaders? More Research Could Benefit Youth and Society Broadly
The authors note opportunities to extend concepts from the study of leadership in adults to adolescents, while leveraging existing adolescent-focused research on peer influence and cognitive and behavioral development.
Book: Time for Black women to claim the right to lead
At the First Pan African Conference in 1900, W.E.B. DuBois called the 20th century “the century of the color line.” Echoing this language, scholar Carole Boyce Davies calls our current era “the century for claiming Black women’s right to leadership,” in her new book, “Black Women’s Rights: Leadership and the Circularities of Power.”
UMD Smith Experts Comment, Available on Elon Musk Eliminating Twitter’s ‘Days of Rest,’ Remote Work
In addition to mass layoffs, Elon Musk’s Twitter acquisition reportedly includes elimination of the company’s “Days of Rest” — monthly days off for employees to recharge — and work-from-anywhere policies. Experts at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School…
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Vice Dean Hoffman Honored with Prestigious ELAM/ELH Fellowship
The year-long Executive Leadership in Health Care fellowship makes Vice Dean one of just 1,200 worldwide
Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, Named Director of Mount Sinai Heart
Will also serve as the first-ever Dr. Valentin Fuster Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine
California State University, Los Angeles Presidential Search Committee to Hold Open Forum
California State University, Los Angeles Presidential Search Committee to Hold Open Forum
4 science advances coming in the exascale era
To celebrate Exascale Day, Argonne highlights some of the projects poised to make scientific breakthroughs on the upcoming Aurora exascale computer. Their research explores the spread of cancer, fusion energy, brain mapping, particle physics and more.
New book offers road map for more equitable corporate culture
The new book “Shared Sisterhood” lays out a road map for white, Black and Latina women to build workplace alliances through vulnerability, trust, risk-taking, and empathy in order to pressure organizational structures to become more equitable for all women.
UC San Diego Health Physicians Named ‘Top Docs’ in San Diego County
More than 100 UC San Diego Health physicians have been named “Top Docs” in the 2022 San Diego Magazine “Physicians of Exceptional Excellence” survey.
FASEB Seeks Nominations for Excellence in Science Awards
FASEB is now accepting nominations for its 2023 Excellence in Science Awards.
Ed Clark Appointed CSU Chief Information Officer
The California State University (CSU) has appointed Ed Clark, Ed.D., to serve as Chief Information Officer. Dr. Clark currently serves as the Vice President for Innovation and Technology Services, CIO and Chief Digital Officer at the University of St. Thomas, the largest private college in Minnesota.
Humble leaders can help make groups more effective
Leaders of teacher groups who were thought of as humble helped improve professionalism and collaboration among team members, new research has shown.
Chancellor Koester: Aligning the CSU’s Mission and Actions
Learn more about Dr. Jolene Koester and her goals for the California State University during this transformational time.
Cleveland Clinic Names Michelle Kang Kim, M.D., Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Cleveland Clinic has appointed Michelle Kang Kim, M.D., Ph.D., as chair of the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition with Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute. Dr. Kim’s will start Aug. 1. She will succeed Miguel Regueiro, M.D., who has served as interim chair of the department since May 2021, following his appointment as chair of Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute.
Vanya Quiñones Appointed President of California State University, Monterey Bay
Vanya Quiñones Appointed President of California State University, Monterey Bay
$1.3M to boost arts and humanities faculty in institutional leadership
The grant will expand the successful University of Utah Presidential Leadership Fellows pilot to Salt Lake Community College, Utah State University and Weber State University. The program aims to increase academic leaders from the arts and humanities who have been historically excluded from the ranks of chairs, deans and university presidents.
Two Chula Projects Shortlisted in THE Award Asia 2022 for Technological Innovation and Support for Students
Two of Chulalongkorn University’s projects, have been internationally recognized and shortlisted for the “THE Award Asia 2022” in the categories of “Technological or Digital Innovation of the Year” and “Outstanding Support for Students”.
American Thoracic Society Announces Leadership for 2022-2023
Today at its annual Membership Meeting, the slate of officers to serve on the American Thoracic Society’s Executive Committee for the 2021-2022 term were approved by the membership.
Sherine E. Gabriel, MD, MSc, to Retire as President of RUSH University
Sherine E. Gabriel, MD, MSc, has decided to retire as the President of RUSH University. Dr. Gabriel has served as RUSH University’s fourth president since February 2019. RUSH University will begin a national search for a permanent successor later this year.
RUSH Announces Inaugural Director of RUSH BMO Institute for Health Equity
Rush University System for Health has appointed John A. Rich, MD, the inaugural director of the RUSH BMO Institute for Health Equity.
Registration now open for EMBO Lab Leadership Course at Stowers Institute
This course provides tools, techniques and insight tailored specifically to the laboratory/research setting.
Police Training Needs Urgent Reforms, New Report from American University Reveals
The instructional models that are used to train police officers across the U.S. are in many cases antiquated, inadequate, and in critical need of immediate transformation, according to a new report by American University’s School of Public Affairs.
Mount Sinai Boards of Trustees Announce Updated Leadership Structure
The Mount Sinai Boards of Trustees today announced leadership updates that will position the Mount Sinai Health System for future challenges and opportunities.
COVID-19 Pandemic Hastens Cleveland Clinic’s Unified Well-Being Strategy
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a catalyst for shaping a new future in healthcare. At the Cleveland Clinic, top priorities throughout the pandemic have been to support caregivers professionally and personally and to help them be their best for themselves, their fellow caregivers, patients, organizations, and communities.
Chancellor Castro: Lessons from Pandemic Illuminate a Bold Yet Compassionate Path Forward for CSU
In his first “State of the CSU” address, Chancellor Joseph I. Castro explores how the lessons of the past 18 months have issued a calling for the CSU to be an even more vital and equitable institution.
George Miller selected for John S. Foster Medal for contributions to national security
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) Director Emeritus George Miller has been named the 2021 recipient of the John S. Foster Medal for his contributions to U.S. national security.
UC San Diego School of Medicine Receives $2.6M for Health Equity Programs
UC San Diego School of Medicine receives $2.6M to fund their PRIME-Health Equity program and launch a new program on Native American health. These medical education programs provide financial support to medical students interested in addressing health disparities and serving local communities.