Dan Owolabi '07 recently found out the good news that his book, Authentic Leadership , was added to the curriculum at Harvard University! In his book, Dan talks about how effective leaders have nothing to hide, nothing to prove, and nothing to lose! He also talks about how authentic leaders are magnetic, confident, and resilient leaders. Dan's book will be utilized in Harvard's Professional & Executive Development program! A brief synopsis of Authentic Leadership : Most people who start a business, get a promotion, or lead for the first time have a decent grasp of what the actual work of leadership looks like. But what hits them out of nowhere is the pervasive sense of insecurity. It's hard to shake: the feeling that you're not enough, the sense that you suddenly have something to hide, something to prove, or something to lose. Leaders feel insecurity like distance runners feel tired. It's not a question of if runners will feel tired, but when. They kn...
Born June 5, 1948 in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Linda graduated from Mount Vernon High in 1966 and Malone University in 1970 with a degree in elementary education. She taught in the Canton City Schools for a few years then changed careers and retired after 28 years from Stark County Department of Jobs and Family Services as a Program Administrator. Linda enjoyed traveling, reading, volunteering with the Big Brothers and Big Sisters program, tutoring children through different churches and organizations, volunteered at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and was a member of Mercy Hospital's ANGEL Network who did outreach to women and men regarding breast cancer. We send prayers for comfort and peace to Linda's family and friends during this difficult time. To see the full obituary, click below. https://www.cantonrep.com/ obituaries/pwoo1177842