/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 17:32:11 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/a-reminder-to-be-thankful.aspxSpring brought the ongoing pandemic along with many life-altering modifications. Then, summer saw social divisions resurface and escalate. And fall culminated in a contentious election season. Despite its challenging nature, however, 2020 has reminded me of the blessings I’m thankful for.Mark KoulianosMon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 A Reminder to Be Thankful - Even in 2020!Spring brought the ongoing pandemic along with many life-altering modifications. Then, summer saw social divisions resurface and escalate. And fall culminated in a contentious election season. Despite its challenging nature, however, 2020 has reminded me of the blessings I’m thankful for.Rows of people sitting in an audience clapping. /continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/a-reminder-to-be-thankful.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/resilience-in-2021.aspxLife, whether in the personal or professional arena, requires resilience—and always will. It’s just that 2020 made it crystal clear. We were suddenly prone to drastic conditions beyond our control. What we could control, however, was our response.Mark KoulianosMon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Resilience in 2021, Resilience AlwaysLife, whether in the personal or professional arena, requires resilience—and always will. It’s just that 2020 made it crystal clear. We were suddenly prone to drastic conditions beyond our control. What we could control, however, was our response.Woman posing in business attire with arms crossed. /continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/resilience-in-2021.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/the-rise-of-new-collar-work.aspxI previously shared my perspectives on a traditional college degree and how it remains an advantageous entry point to most careers. However, I’m quick to support that position by saying that periodic learning has become the new standard, even with said degree, for success over the long haul.Mark KoulianosTue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 Not White, Not Blue, but Something New: The Rise of "New Collar Work"I previously shared my perspectives on a traditional college degree and how it remains an advantageous entry point to most careers. However, I’m quick to support that position by saying that periodic learning has become the new standard, even with said degree, for success over the long haul.A woman wearing a hoodie and a hat working on equipment/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/the-rise-of-new-collar-work.aspxDirector's Corner/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/traditional-college-degree-still-opens-career-doors.aspxMost US adults end up working 40-plus years. That’s a long time, which means it’s critical to navigate a course for a fulfilling career. At USF, we like to talk about our Lifetime Learning Affinity Model and its benefits—academic, professional, and personal—for the duration of an individual’s life.Mark KoulianosTue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 Traditional College Degree Still Opens Career DoorsMost US adults end up working 40-plus years. That’s a long time, which means it’s critical to navigate a course for a fulfilling career. At USF, we like to talk about our Lifetime Learning Affinity Model and its benefits—academic, professional, and personal—for the duration of an individual’s life.A group of college graduates posing with their diplomas/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/traditional-college-degree-still-opens-career-doors.aspxDirector's Corner/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/quality-youth-experiences-for-a-bright-future.aspxIf you’re the parent of school-aged children it’s not too early to begin planning their summer schedule now. Wait, I know what you’re thinking! Didn’t we ring in 2023 only a few weeks ago?Mark KoulianosWed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 Quality Youth Experiences for a Bright FutureIf you’re the parent of school-aged children it’s not too early to begin planning their summer schedule now. Wait, I know what you’re thinking! Didn’t we ring in 2023 only a few weeks ago?A group of children working on a project together/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2023/quality-youth-experiences-for-a-bright-future.aspxDirector's Corner/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/making-employee-engagement-a-priority.aspxThe connection between workforce development and economic development is more apparent than ever. As the economy rebounds, we should make a priority of employee engagement which, unsurprisingly, is a reliable predictor of retention.Mark KoulianosTue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Making Employee Engagement a PriorityThe connection between workforce development and economic development is more apparent than ever. As the economy rebounds, we should make a priority of employee engagement which, unsurprisingly, is a reliable predictor of retention.A group of people stacking their hands together/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/making-employee-engagement-a-priority.aspxDirector's Corner/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/retire-from-work-yes.aspxThis time I will call your attention to the importance of education and progress when the job-related phase of life has ended and, in doing so, highlight the important work of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at USF.Mark KoulianosFri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 Retire from Work? Yes! Retire from Learning and Developing? Never!This time I will call your attention to the importance of education and progress when the job-related phase of life has ended and, in doing so, highlight the important work of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at USF.Woman sitting on a couch wearing headphones while using her laptop/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/retire-from-work-yes.aspxDirector's Corner/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/human-resources-changes-meet-modern-workforce.aspxThe role of human resources professionals is not the same as it was twenty years ago — or even two years ago, for that matter. As evolving realities emerge, human resources changes are most defined by a broadening range of responsibilities to meet modern workforce demands.Mark KoulianosTue, 31 May 2022 00:00:00 Human Resources Changes to Meet Modern Workforce DemandThe role of human resources professionals is not the same as it was twenty years ago — or even two years ago, for that matter. As evolving realities emerge, human resources changes are most defined by a broadening range of responsibilities to meet modern workforce demands.A woman in business attire standing in front of a desk with graphics of people icons over the photo. /continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/human-resources-changes-meet-modern-workforce.aspxDirector's Corner,Human Resources/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/lifelong-affinity-education.aspxIn my last blog entry, I conveyed my vision for a lifelong affinity education model—one where institutes of higher learning serve as local hubs, offering a range of programming to engage populations at virtually every phase of the life cycle.Mark KoulianosWed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:00 Career Path: Getting Ahead of the Curve with Lifelong Affinity EducationIn my last blog entry, I conveyed my vision for a lifelong affinity education model—one where institutes of higher learning serve as local hubs, offering a range of programming to engage populations at virtually every phase of the life cycle.A man wearing eyeglasses and a headset/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/lifelong-affinity-education.aspxDirector's Corner,Professional Development/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/the-model-of-lifelong-learning.aspxEmbedded within my position as director of University of South Florida’s Corporate Training and Professional Education is a broader, encompassing philosophy that advocates for ongoing learning. My vision is one where institutes of higher learning become the go-to hubs of a lifelong affinity education model.Mark KoulianosThu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 The Model of Lifelong LearningEmbedded within my position as director of University of South Florida’s Corporate Training and Professional Education is a broader, encompassing philosophy that advocates for ongoing learning. My vision is one where institutes of higher learning become the go-to hubs of a lifelong affinity education model.Wooden blocks spelling out Lifelong Learning/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2022/the-model-of-lifelong-learning.aspxDirector's Corner/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/thankful-at-every-level.aspxAnother calendar year heads into the home stretch. Before you know it, 2022 will be here. At the present, though, my thoughts turn to the Thanksgiving season—and the significance of its commemoration.Mark KoulianosTue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Thankful at Every LevelAnother calendar year heads into the home stretch. Before you know it, 2022 will be here. At the present, though, my thoughts turn to the Thanksgiving season—and the significance of its commemoration.A group of people giving a thumbs up/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/thankful-at-every-level.aspxDirector's Corner/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/corporate-partnerships-that-go-the-distance.aspxAs a board member of the National Council for Continuing Education & Training, I recently had the privilege to sit for an interview with The EvoLLLution, a publication devoted to advancing higher education. I offered a philosophical track that continuing education units can take to establish long-term training agreements.Mark KoulianosTue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Corporate Partnerships That Go the DistanceAs a board member of the National Council for Continuing Education & Training, I recently had the privilege to sit for an interview with The EvoLLLution, a publication devoted to advancing higher education. I offered a philosophical track that continuing education units can take to establish long-term training agreements.A group of people sitting in an audience watching a presentation/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/corporate-partnerships-that-go-the-distance.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/my-turn-as-a-mentor.aspxI recently received a letter from a former associate. In it, she expressed immense gratitude for my role in both her professional and personal development. She said that I helped her to identify her strengths, which allowed her to confidently advance in, what remains, a successful career.Mark KoulianosThu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 My Turn as a MentorI recently received a letter from a former associate. In it, she expressed immense gratitude for my role in both her professional and personal development. She said that I helped her to identify her strengths, which allowed her to confidently advance in, what remains, a successful career.A woman and a man dressed in business attire looking at a laptop together/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/my-turn-as-a-mentor.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/mentoring-do-you-need-it.aspxWhen business magnate Richard Branson entered the airlines industry in the 1980s, he recognized guidance was necessary for such a major undertaking. He sought out Sir Freddie Laker, an innovative entrepreneur in his own right, who’d started Laker Airways in 1966.Mark KoulianosTue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Mentoring: Do You Need It? Can You Provide It?When business magnate Richard Branson entered the airlines industry in the 1980s, he recognized guidance was necessary for such a major undertaking. He sought out Sir Freddie Laker, an innovative entrepreneur in his own right, who’d started Laker Airways in 1966.Two women dressed in business attire looking at a computer/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/mentoring-do-you-need-it.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/employee-engagement-past-and-present.aspxSome of my most treasured memories have been impromptu talks with co-workers in the hallway—or in the break room as I waited for my food to come out of the microwave. These types of experiences go a long way toward employee engagement—an important benchmark for a leader to fulfill.Mark KoulianosFri, 26 Feb 2021 00:00:00 Employee Engagement Past and Present: More in Common Than DifferentSome of my most treasured memories have been impromptu talks with co-workers in the hallway—or in the break room as I waited for my food to come out of the microwave. These types of experiences go a long way toward employee engagement—an important benchmark for a leader to fulfill.A group of employees sitting on steps talking to each other. /continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/employee-engagement-past-and-present.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/continuing-education-as-an-investment.aspxThe belief that our days in the classroom come to a close following high school, trade school, or college is, undoubtedly, a thing of the past. And because change is certain, it’s necessary to instill a mindset of perpetual learning.Mark KoulianosFri, 29 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Continuing Education as an Investment in YourselfThe belief that our days in the classroom come to a close following high school, trade school, or college is, undoubtedly, a thing of the past. And because change is certain, it’s necessary to instill a mindset of perpetual learning.A person sitting behind a laptop taking notes in their notebook. /continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/continuing-education-as-an-investment.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/5-skills-of-successful-project-managers.aspxWhether you chose project management early on or fell into the role later in your career, organization, time management, and planning likely come naturally to you. It’s why you’re a project manager, after all.Jen CarlevattiTue, 19 Jan 2021 13:29:50 5 Skills of Successful Project ManagersWhether you chose project management early on or fell into the role later in your career, organization, time management, and planning likely come naturally to you. It’s why you’re a project manager, after all.Two people standing at a desk with a laptop and a tablet/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2021/5-skills-of-successful-project-managers.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/anticipate-prepare-and-decide.aspxThe best leaders constantly strive for peak performance and efficiency. But those ideals are usually held under the premise of “normal” circumstances. What happens when things go sideways?Mark KoulianosTue, 29 Sep 2020 13:18:55 Anticipate, Prepare, and DecideThe best leaders constantly strive for peak performance and efficiency. But those ideals are usually held under the premise of “normal” circumstances. What happens when things go sideways?A group of people sitting and standing around a table looking at a laptop/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/anticipate-prepare-and-decide.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/leaders-earn-the-respect-of-their-teams-part-2.aspxThe key to a successful leader is to earn respect—not because of rank or position, but because you are a leader of character.Mark KoulianosTue, 25 Aug 2020 11:55:33 Leaders Earn the Respect of Their Teams, Part IIThe key to a successful leader is to earn respect—not because of rank or position, but because you are a leader of character.A group of women gathered around a table smiling at each other/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/leaders-earn-the-respect-of-their-teams-part-2.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/leaders-earn-the-respect-of-their-teams.aspxRespect. Aretha Franklin famously asked for it in song. Rodney Dangerfield went to hilarious lengths to claim he got none. Actually, respect is a big deal. If you’re a manager in any workplace, respect from your team signifies its trust in you.Mark KoulianosTue, 28 Jul 2020 11:41:15 Leaders Earn the Respect of Their TeamsRespect. Aretha Franklin famously asked for it in song. Rodney Dangerfield went to hilarious lengths to claim he got none. Actually, respect is a big deal. If you’re a manager in any workplace, respect from your team signifies its trust in you.A group of women gathered around a table smiling at each other/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/leaders-earn-the-respect-of-their-teams.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/teamwork-contribute-together-win-together.aspxAs a country, we continue to navigate the effects of the pandemic and, in more-recent events, listen to voices calling for civil justice. Both are topics of immense, historic importance and deserving of our attention.Mark KoulianosTue, 30 Jun 2020 11:04:57 Teamwork: Contribute Together, Win TogetherAs a country, we continue to navigate the effects of the pandemic and, in more-recent events, listen to voices calling for civil justice. Both are topics of immense, historic importance and deserving of our attention.A group of people working on a project with materials scattered around a table/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/teamwork-contribute-together-win-together.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/connecting-with-your-people-outside-of-work-roles.aspxNot long after our office began working exclusively from home 11 weeks ago, we initiated a weekly “coffee” video chat for the purpose of connecting socially with one another. The only hard-and-fast rule of the meeting is no one is allowed to talk shop.Mark KoulianosFri, 29 May 2020 10:51:15 Connecting With Your People Outside of Work RolesNot long after our office began working exclusively from home 11 weeks ago, we initiated a weekly “coffee” video chat for the purpose of connecting socially with one another. The only hard-and-fast rule of the meeting is no one is allowed to talk shop.People in business attire holding plates of food and cups of coffee/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/connecting-with-your-people-outside-of-work-roles.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/leadership-during-crisis.aspxIn a crisis, crucial elements for leadership must exist—and it begins with trust. Having the trust of your team is always critical but, now, the need is certainly amplified.Mark KoulianosWed, 29 Apr 2020 10:38:58 Leadership During CrisisIn a crisis, crucial elements for leadership must exist—and it begins with trust. Having the trust of your team is always critical but, now, the need is certainly amplified.A person in a virtual meeting on their laptop/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/leadership-during-crisis.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/letter-from-the-director-thoughts-on-covid19-outbreak.aspxThe current Covid-19 pandemic has forcefully come to the forefront of the nation’s psyche in relatively little time, rapidly—and radically—altering the rhythm of our lives. In less than two weeks, our work, school, and social schedules have been turned upside-down.Mark KoulianosMon, 23 Mar 2020 10:30:42 Letter From the Director: Thoughts on the Covid-19 OutbreakThe current Covid-19 pandemic has forcefully come to the forefront of the nation’s psyche in relatively little time, rapidly—and radically—altering the rhythm of our lives. In less than two weeks, our work, school, and social schedules have been turned upside-down.A woman standing on a city street wearing a face mask/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/letter-from-the-director-thoughts-on-covid19-outbreak.aspxDirector's Corner/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/take-control-of-your-career.aspxPlaying organized basketball as a young boy, I discovered the importance of pivoting. Sometimes, a well-executed pivot can be the catalyst for a great, but unexpected, play.Mark KoulianosWed, 26 Feb 2020 10:07:06 Take Control of Your CareerPlaying organized basketball as a young boy, I discovered the importance of pivoting. Sometimes, a well-executed pivot can be the catalyst for a great, but unexpected, play.A black and yellow sign labeled, "Change Ahead" with an icon of a person walking and an arrow pointing forward/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/take-control-of-your-career.aspxDirector's Corner/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/resolve-to-learn-grow-and-improve.aspxWhat’s your take on New Year’s resolutions? Do you find them a) helpful, b) useless, or c) a harmless annual ritual? Wherever you fall on the question, millions of people determine that some life aspect requires improvement and the time for action will take place when the calendar flips to January.Mark KoulianosFri, 31 Jan 2020 00:00:00 Resolve to Learn, Grow, and ImproveWhat’s your take on New Year’s resolutions? Do you find them a) helpful, b) useless, or c) a harmless annual ritual? Wherever you fall on the question, millions of people determine that some life aspect requires improvement and the time for action will take place when the calendar flips to January.A man wearing headphones sitting with an open notebook and laptop/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2020/resolve-to-learn-grow-and-improve.aspxDirector's Corner/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/2019-retrospective-learning-to-be-grateful.aspxWith Thanksgiving approaching, I’d like to share how grateful I am for the 2019 journey of USF Corporate Training and Professional Education. If you’ve previously read this blog, you know I sometimes draw from the well of sports for inspiration. (Spoiler alert: I’m about to do it again!)Mark KoulianosWed, 27 Nov 2019 00:00:00 2019 Retrospective: Learning to Be GratefulWith Thanksgiving approaching, I’d like to share how grateful I am for the 2019 journey of USF Corporate Training and Professional Education. If you’ve previously read this blog, you know I sometimes draw from the well of sports for inspiration. (Spoiler alert: I’m about to do it again!)Two women in an office looking over a sheet of paper/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/2019-retrospective-learning-to-be-grateful.aspxDirector's Corner/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/creating-a-culture-of-excellence-part-2.aspxLast month I began an installment of the Essentials of Modern Leadership series by speaking about the importance of culture in the workplace. I’ll now elaborate further with three concluding strategies that, as I’ve found from experience, play key roles in creating a culture of excellence.Mark KoulianosThu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Creating a Culture of Excellence (Part 2)Last month I began an installment of the Essentials of Modern Leadership series by speaking about the importance of culture in the workplace. I’ll now elaborate further with three concluding strategies that, as I’ve found from experience, play key roles in creating a culture of excellence.A woman giving a presentation to a group of people sitting at a table/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/creating-a-culture-of-excellence-part-2.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/creating-a-culture-of-excellence-part-1.aspxA successful leader must possess a guiding set of principles. Your essential values, consistently applied, will create a culture of excellence. Excellence, by anyone’s standards, is equal to success.Mark KoulianosMon, 30 Sep 2019 00:00:00 Creating a Culture of Excellence (Part 1)A successful leader must possess a guiding set of principles. Your essential values, consistently applied, will create a culture of excellence. Excellence, by anyone’s standards, is equal to success.A man wearing a suit, glasses, and a watch standing with his arms crossed/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/creating-a-culture-of-excellence-part-1.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/keeping-good-employees-takes-thought-and-effort.aspxThink of the excitement you felt when you made that perfect hire. There was the outstanding résumé, the impressive interview. You felt, almost immediately, that this individual is a perfect fit for the position, and you were right.Mark KoulianosFri, 23 Aug 2019 00:00:00 Keeping Good Employees Takes Thought and EffortThink of the excitement you felt when you made that perfect hire. There was the outstanding résumé, the impressive interview. You felt, almost immediately, that this individual is a perfect fit for the position, and you were right.A man with a beard and glasses standing in front of a whiteboard talking to a group of people/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/keeping-good-employees-takes-thought-and-effort.aspxDirector's Corner,Human Resources,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/the-best-negotiators-dont-trade-integrity-for-a-good-deal.aspxIt really doesn’t matter who you are or what you do for a living, there will be times that call for negotiation. Embrace the challenge and try for a win, but never forget that the best negotiators don’t trade integrity for a good deal.Mark KoulianosFri, 16 Aug 2019 00:00:00 The Best Negotiators Don't Trade Integrity for a Good DealIt really doesn’t matter who you are or what you do for a living, there will be times that call for negotiation. Embrace the challenge and try for a win, but never forget that the best negotiators don’t trade integrity for a good deal.A group of three people in blue button down shirts sitting and talking to each other/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/the-best-negotiators-dont-trade-integrity-for-a-good-deal.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management,Professional Development/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/building-the-perfect-team.aspxLet’s now envision a situation where you’re assembling a staff from scratch. You “hold all the cards” and can recruit employees who will best fulfill your workplace objectives. How do you go about building the perfect team?Mark KoulianosFri, 02 Aug 2019 00:00:00 Building the Perfect TeamLet’s now envision a situation where you’re assembling a staff from scratch. You “hold all the cards” and can recruit employees who will best fulfill your workplace objectives. How do you go about building the perfect team?A group of three people giving each other a high five/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/building-the-perfect-team.aspxDirector's Corner,Human Resources,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/playing-the-cards-youre-dealt.aspxI’m not the world’s most avid card player, but I enjoy a few games every now and then. Because of the limitless variability, card games give my noggin a good workout, and I like that. Though luck plays a role, winning consistently requires an aptitude for assessing randomly distributed sets of cards and strategizing accordingly.Mark KoulianosFri, 26 Jul 2019 00:00:00 Playing the Cards You're DealtI’m not the world’s most avid card player, but I enjoy a few games every now and then. Because of the limitless variability, card games give my noggin a good workout, and I like that. Though luck plays a role, winning consistently requires an aptitude for assessing randomly distributed sets of cards and strategizing accordingly.A group of people sitting at a table watching two people give a presentation/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/playing-the-cards-youre-dealt.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/trust-is-the-foundation-of-leadership.aspxThe late motivational speaker Stephen Covey once said, “When the trust account is high, communication is easy, instant, and effective.” For those of us in positions of leadership, gaining the trust of our people is a fundamental component of a healthy workplace environment.Mark KoulianosFri, 19 Jul 2019 00:00:00 Trust Is the Foundation of LeadershipThe late motivational speaker Stephen Covey once said, “When the trust account is high, communication is easy, instant, and effective.” For those of us in positions of leadership, gaining the trust of our people is a fundamental component of a healthy workplace environment.Two people in professional clothing shaking hands/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/trust-is-the-foundation-of-leadership.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management,Professional Development/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/knowing-your-people-enables-leadership.aspxShortly after his New York Giants defeated the heavily favored Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXV, NFL coaching legend Bill Parcells was asked, “How did you do that?” Indeed, not many people had given the Giants a chance. “I have to be a master motivator,” he responded. “I treat everyone fairly; I don’t treat them the same.”Mark KoulianosFri, 12 Jul 2019 00:00:00 Knowing Your People Enables LeadershipShortly after his New York Giants defeated the heavily favored Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXV, NFL coaching legend Bill Parcells was asked, “How did you do that?” Indeed, not many people had given the Giants a chance. “I have to be a master motivator,” he responded. “I treat everyone fairly; I don’t treat them the same.”A group of four people sitting around a table in chairs/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/knowing-your-people-enables-leadership.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/self-awareness-drives-good-leadership.aspxI like to think self-awareness means honest, frequent assessment of the traits that define our character. I do know that more than 250 years after Franklin weighed in on knowing one’s self, it remains true that self-awareness is essential to good leadership.Mark KoulianosFri, 05 Jul 2019 00:00:00 Self-Awareness Drives Good LeadershipI like to think self-awareness means honest, frequent assessment of the traits that define our character. I do know that more than 250 years after Franklin weighed in on knowing one’s self, it remains true that self-awareness is essential to good leadership.A woman looking out of a window at the city skyline/continuing-education/lifelong-learning/news/2019/self-awareness-drives-good-leadership.aspxDirector's Corner,Leadership and Management