The Higher Education Imperative for ESG
ESG, which stands for environment, social and governance, is not just our legacy, it is our future.
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Alumni Perspective
Be a positive force for change: Putting people and planet at the core of business
By Jean Oelwang | To become a positive force for change, businesses leaders must start with listening — to your people, communities, suppliers, and trusted peers.
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How Lands’ End survived (and thrived during) COVID-19: Six guiding principles of leadership
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many businesses and countless lives. While no one should wish to lead through a crisis, we should all be prepared when adversity presents itself. My company, Lands’ End, was impacted immediately in the first week of March 2020. Online demand was severely reduced, store traffic fell off as everyone stayed home, and we quickly began to worry about our cash on hand.
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Brand Ambassadorship: The Power of Penn State Smeal’s Alumni Network
The drive to my parents’ hotel following my Smeal graduation ceremony was a slow, bumper-to-bumper ride through campus. I remember thinking about the many possibilities my future in New York offered, while desperately holding onto whatever remained of my college experience.
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