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...
Allison (Hammerle) Harvey '15, government relations and grants manager with Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio , has been chosen as one of the 2025 Twenty under 40! recipients. Allison has spent her years since graduation at Habitat for Humanity and in the Canton community, where she worked to increase access to affordable housing in Stark County and beyond. Her work has impacted thousands of individuals through the creation of new housing, demolition of abandoned or blighted structures, and working alongside local neighborhood priorities. " I believe empathy for others is the foundation of being a good community member," Allison said in her interview with the Canton Repository. "Plus, it will save you time and energy, help you to learn and grow, and strengthen your connections with others. Congratulations to Allison on this meaningful accomplishment! We are so thankful for alumni like her who are living examples of servant leadership and keeping...