leadership

Jack D. Gordon Institute Hosts Chat with U.S. Southern Command Admiral

By Carlos Ricaurte | Contributing Writer On Oct. 25, FIU received the retired US Navy Admiral Craig Faller for a fireside chat, discussing topics of leadership, national security, and the role of the United States in the western hemisphere.  The event, which took place in the newly-built SIPA II, was courtesy of the Jack Gordon […]

Sean Gazitua: Leading WTDC to Global Logistics Success

Giada Balloch | Contributing Writer Sean Gazitua, President and CEO of World Trade Distribution Center (WTDC), is a driving force in the world of global logistics and warehousing. As the distinguished guest speaker for the International Business Honor Society at FIU, he shared advice with college students and alumni on Sept. 11. With over two […]

Maidique and panelists to teach students how to ‘thrive’

By: Irina Barneda/Contributing Writer   Business leaders, public servants and the former president of our University are all gathering together for one purpose this week: to talk about how to thrive in the 305. Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society will be hosting its first ever “Thriving in the 305” annual leadership dinner on Saturday, March […]

Stereotypes holding Asians back from leadership roles

Maytinee Kramer/ Opinion Director From the household to the workforce, Asians are faced with the mindset that their self-worth and value is closely tied to their accomplishments and academic accomplishments. As a result, there are these stereotypes that all Asians are wildly successful and well educated. And we are. We have the ability to outperform […]

Women in business to discuss leadership at summit

The FIU College of Business in collaboration with the FIU Women’s Alumni Council will be hosting their third annual Power Up Women’s Leadership Summit on Thursday, March 8.

Former University president teaches leadership skills to students

Successful leaders need three things: Judgement, persuasion and grit, said former University President Modesto Maidique.

ROTC hosts third annual leadership symposium

The U.S. Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Southern Strike Battalion at Florida International University, in partnership with the University’s Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy, held their third annual Operational Global Engagement Leadership Symposium on Thursday, Nov. 2.

Office to Advance Women, Equity & Diversity to develop ‘more balanced hiring’

The office is an initiative committed to gender equity and diversity in faculty positions; the focus of the grant is to create pioneer women in their fields, Rose says, in order to promote success in male-dominated arenas.

New class teaches the importance of Ethical Leadership through Spirituality

The Faith in Social Justice course provides the space and foundation for students to explore their own faith, self-efficacy and engagement in social justice advocacy while opening their minds to the historic and contemporary issues that other social justice advocates have tackled

Successful entrepreneur gives insight to students

Although she would have never imagined a cleaning company being her dream, Kristen Hadeed is leading one of the fastest growing businesses that started because of a pair of jeans.

University to expand Center for Leadership

The FIU Center for Leadership, which has been tied into the College of Business, is now a University-wide center.

FIU to provost: It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later

University members only had kind words to say about Provost and Executive Vice President Douglas Wartzok -- knowledgeable, inspirational, tireless, a leader.
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