leadership

Leadership

Jabulani Leffall and Jeffrey Harvey — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:17:24 +0000

What are the characteristics of a leader? Is it a constant, even temperament? The ability to command respect? Possessing an unwavering state of courage?

'Madame President' Is Making The Future Of Women In Politics

Steve Kraske and Greta Wendelin — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Hillary Clinton may have ran for president in 2008, and Michelle Bachmann tried to cinch the nomination this year in the GOP primaries. But the question remains: why aren't there more women in politics?

Discussing Changing Technology And Culture At KC Forum

Tomeka Weatherspoon — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:27:36 +0000

Ten years ago, this was a different city.

In the last year alone, Kansas City saw a change in leadership with a new mayor, then a new Police Chief; plus, the opening of another world-class performing arts center.

So, what could this city see in another year? Another five?

Presidential Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin

Stephen Steigman and Steve Kraske — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:28:55 +0000

President Obama's State of the Union speech was "animated by the president’s faith in government’s ability to restore the American promise of fairness" says Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin. "In the last decades, however," Goodwin says, "the public has become increasingly disillusioned about the role of government."

Leadership And Risk Taking In Tough Economic Times

Danie Alexander and Jabulani Leffall — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Starting a business in tough financial times can be a smart move . . . if it's worth the risk.

So, what makes a venture worth the gamble? How do you tell a good risk from a poor one?

Harvard Business School professor and Kansas native Robert Kaplan joined Tuesday's Central Standard for a discussion on leadership and risk.