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• Fall 2025: Trust »

  Fall 2025: Trust

  

  Buy-In Bloom (Leadership Lessons)
  From crisis to growth: How involving employees helped
  a dealership thrive during industry-wide disruption.
  By Dave Garrison

  In Focus with Kaylyn Sanbower '15
  Sanbower '15 reflects on her academic journey and the foundation it provided for her professional path. 

  An Ethical Foundation
  Ethics and fiduciary duty are the foundation of trust in real estate.
  By Mary Tunny Weichert

  The Invisible Glue
  Cultivating authentic connections and consistent leadership.
  By Ashish Gupta

  Beyond the Code
  Trust is the linchpin of human-robot teaming in modern warfare.
  By Ericka Rovira

  In the Lead with Jess Rauchberg
  In this issue, Jess Rauchberg, assistant professor and digital media scholar, discussed how leadership and trust function in both traditional workplaces and the creator economy.

  The Trust Imperative: Next Generation Evidence for Leadership Effectiveness
  Key findings of the 2025 Future of Leadership Survey
  By Ruchin Kansal, M.B.A., Karen Boroff, Ph.D., and Anthony Caputo, M.A.

  Building Bulletproof Trust (In the Crucible)
  Cultivating unbreakable trust from the battlefield to the boardroom.
  By Bryan C. Price

  When Trust Is In Your Hands (Case Study)
  Trust is a priceless commodity requiring a committed investment.
  By Cindy McGovern

  A Looming Threat to Business (Point | Counterpoint)
  Trust is no longer optional — it’s essential for navigating business, technology and institutional uncertainty today.
  Reviewed by Paula Alexander, Ph.D., J.D., and Stephen Wood, M.S.

• Spring 2025: Innovaton »

  Spring 2025: Innovation

  

  The Founding Factor (Leadership Lessons)
  Exploring the merits and challenges of founder-led leadership and the path to scaling innovation responsibly.
  By Mike Grandinetti, M.B.A.

  In Focus with Andrew Felbiner '12
  Andrew Felbinger '12, Seton Hall valedictorian and venture capitalist, shares his journey from Wall Street to investing in startups, emphasizing the power of innovation, leadership, and forging one's own path.

  Quantum Leap
  Building innovation pathways and shaping the future of quantum technology in India.
  By Reena Dayal Yadav

  Real Estate's Next Frontier
  Redefining spaces for changing society by creating inclusive and sustainable communities. 
  By Pay Wu, B.S.

  In the Lead with Jordan Sun
  In this issue, Jordan Sun discusses the importance of human-centered, problem-solving approach to innovation and leadership.

  From Poker Hands to Business Plans
  Lessons from the poker table: how to apply strategic thinking and risk management to drive innovation success. 
  By Monica Jain, M.B.A.

  Reluctantly Innovative (In the Crucible)
  Will universities survive the GenAI-learning revolution?
  By Katia Passerini, Ph.D.

  The Heart of Innovation (Case Study)
  How empathy, compassion and human connection drive organizational growth. 
  By Apurv Gupta, M.D., M.P.H.

  Embrace the Chaos
  Why efficiency is the enemy of true innovation by breaking free from the constraints of short-term gains.
  Reviewed by Paula Alexander, Ph.D., J.D., and Stephen Wood, M.S.

• Fall 2024: Gen Z »

  Fall 2024: Gen Z

  

  Taking Stock of the Leadership Toolbox (Leadership Lessons)
  Instrumentally sound principles for guiding Gen Z in a hyper-reactive world.
  By Sharat Chander, P.G.D.M.

  Tech Meets Tradition (In the Crucible)
  Balancing digital preferences and classic approaches for effective learning. 
  By Michael Rosenberg

  A Different Breed
  Strategies for integrating and empowering Gen Z in the multi-generational workforce.
  By Cambron Henderson

  In the Lead with Reid Litman
  In this issue, Reid Litman, Global Consulting Director at Ogilvy Consulting dicusses his perspectives, as a Gen Zer, how to lead and develop Gen Z professionals. 

  Generational Harmony
  How a Millennial Trains a Gen Z workforce for leadership.
  By Yolanda Jackson

  In Focus with Meg Reilly '12
  Meg Reilly '12 discusses her transition from marketing to global yacht racing, emphasizing passion and risk-taking. 

  Future-Proofing Physician Leaders (Case Study)
  Proactive strategies to recruit, retain and develop future healthcare professionals.
  By Kurt Scott

  Connection Catalyst (Book Review)
  Bridging generational divides and enhancing connection in a polarized world. 
  Reviewed by Paula Alexander, Ph.D., J.D., and Stephen Wood, M.S.

  The Future of Leadership Survey: 2024
  By Ruchin Kansal M.B.A, Karen Boroff, Ph.D., Anthony Caputo, M.A., and Bianca Johnson, M.S.

• Spring 2024: The Future of Work »

  Spring 2024: The Future of Work

  

  Letter from the Editor
  Ruthin Kansal

  Decode the Future
  Unveiling the communication toolkit - strategies for leaders to thrive in the ever-changing landscape of work.
  By Renee Robinson, Ph.D.

  You and Your Digital Assistant
  Embracing change, lifelong learning and purpose driven collaboration.
  By Qi Wang

  In the Lead with Ashok Krish
  In the Lead is a conversation with industry leaders on key trends and leadership challenges.
  By The Editor

  Leading Beyond Perfection (Leadership Lessons)
  Unmasking the quirky, quizzical and quintessential maze in, Lessons in Leadership 2.0: The Tough Stuff.
  By Steve Adubato

  Echoes of Resilience (In the Crucible)
  Navigating the future of work through generational wisdom and mentorship.
  By Annette Stewart

  In Focus with Zane Keller '16
  Zane Keller ’16 discusses the impact of technology in the financial advisory field, the value of genuine connections and taking over the family business

  Converging on Leadership
  Leadership dynamics and challenges in the private and public sectors.
By Doyin Ashiru

  AI's World Remix (Case Study)
  From pandemic resilience to ethical integration - exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on our interconnected society.
  By Naveed Husain

  Rethinking Potential (Book Review)
  Strategies for developing character and achieving progress in a chaotic business environment.
Reviewed by Paula Alexander, Ph.D., J.D., and Stephen Wood, M.S.

• Fall 2023: Navigating AI »

  Fall 2023: Navigating AI

  

  Unleashing Transformation in the Digital Era (Leadership Lessons)
  The emergence of Generative AI presents a transformative moment in history, and its impact is expected to be rapid and significant.  
  By Rajesh Radhakrishnan

  Evolving Leadership with Tech and Collaboration
  Leveraging technology and embracing change is the new paradigm for 21st century leadership. 
  By Clint Wallace

  Disruption, Innovation, Leadership and Building Our Future
  Leading the charge by embracing disruption, driving Innovation and guiding AI’s impact on our future. 
  By Ruchin Kansal, M.B.A., Jack Shannon, J.D. and Andrew Simon, Ph.D., Psy.D.

  Datacentric Leadership
  In this transformative era, leaders must adapt their mindset and skill set to embrace the potential of AI while managing its challenges and risks. 
  By Kaitki Agarwal

  A Unified Vision 
  Navigating resistance and embracing change in the age of AI: A multi-step approach for effective leadership.
  By Rama Iyer

  In the Lead with Polly Mitchell-Guthrie
  A conversation with a leader in industry outreach and thought leadership to discuss how humans and AI can work together to achieve more comprehensive outcomes. 
  By The Editor

  In Focus
  Cristina Hill ’20 explains that critical thinking is the most important skill to being successful. It enables you to question assumptions, evaluate evidence, and mitigate risks.  

  Leading Among Knowledge Equals (Case Study)
  In the AI era, leadership will require navigating a changing landscape with emotional Intelligence and empathy. 
  By Viswa Viswanathan, Ph.D.

  Battle of Wits in the Digital Era
  Leveraging data, analytics and AI can remove traditional constraints on business growth. 
  Reviewed by Paula Alexander, Ph.D., J.D., and Stephen Wood, M.S.

  The Future of Leadership Survey: 2023
  By Ruchin Kansal M.B.A, Karen Boroff, Ph.D. and Bianca Johnson, MS Candidate

• Spring 2023: Building High-Performance Teams »

  Spring 2023: Building High-Performance Teams

  Avoid a Disconnect and Get in the Trenches (Leadership Lessons)
  To lead a high-performance team you need to work alongside team members in the trenches.
  By Rishi Mehta, M.B.A

  The Alchemy of Informal Teams
  Both individual effort and working as a team mean getting things done more efficiently, and with better outcomes. 
  By Z. Colette Edwards, M.D., M.B.A

  In Focus with Jillian Swogier ‘11/’17 J.D.
  Jillian Swogier ’11/’17 J.D. advises getting comfortable being uncomfortable. Stepping outside of your comfort zone is difficult, but necessary.

  Collective Effort
  Assembling a high-performing team requires more than just a group of talented people. It requires finding those with both emotional and social intelligence along with the right skill set.
  By Kathie Stuart

  Extraordinary Teamwork
  The key to creating high-performing teams is bringing together a varied group of people with diverse perspectives.
  By Sheri L. Feinzig

  Five Principles of Building High-Performing Teams
  Business leaders should seek people who are highly motivated to tackle challenges and work for a purpose.
  By Ed Cox

  In the Lead with Shail Jain
  A conversation with a leader in technology and data leader in the life sciences, healthcare, financial services and communications industries.
  By The Editors

  Building High Performance Teams (Case Study)
  There is more to just reading and talking about leadership — you have to do it. Students seek to gain experience with interdisciplinary teams.
  By Elizabeth Halpin And Bryan C. Price

  Value(s) and the Power of Teams (Book Review)
  In Value(s): Building a Better World for All, teams must ultimately choose values appropriate for the mission.
  Reviewed By Paula Alexander And Stephen Wood

• Fall 2022: Retaining Healthcare Talent, Right Now »

  Fall 2022: Retaining Healthcare Talent, Right Now

  The Learning Leader Playbook (Leadership Lessons)
  Six ways a leader can learn the skills necessary to become more agile and promote a learning environment. 
  By Paul Fonteyne

  In Focus with Andrew Aguilera ‘18
  Andrew Aguilera '18 says that among the many leadership qualities needed for success, problem-solving remains a critical skill.

  Seven Deadly Succession Management Sins (In the Crucible)
  Suggestions that could help leaders identify ways to strengthen the succession management process.
  By Stephen Dwight

  Developing Agile Leadership Skills in Future Health Professionals
  Current leadership styles may be mismatched in today's healthscape.
  By Anne M. Hewitt

  The Future of Leadership Survey 2022
  Insight and foresight from the survey's second-year findings.
  By Ruchin Kansal, Karen Boroff, Steven Lorenzet and Alexander McAuley

  Retaining Healthcare Talent, Right Now
  Examining ways to reverse higher-than-normal shortages in healthcare workforces.
  By Ritu Gupta Jain

  In the Lead with Shalini Sharad Madan
  A conversation with a healthcare industry leader on key trends and leadership challenges.

  Wanted: More Leadership Development in Health Care (Case Study)
  The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the healthcare industry's need to reshape the way it cultivates its future leaders.
  By Bryan Price and Steven Lorenzet

  Casting a Wider Net (Book Review)
  Examining the evolution of the biopharmaceutical industry, how it became a “unicorn industry,” and highlighting the possible signs of the industry’s decline. 
  Reviewed by Paula Alexander, Ph.D., J.D., and Stephen Wood, M.S.

• Spring 2022: A Leader’s Journey »

  Spring 2022: A Leader’s Journey

  Creating a Culture for Success (Leadership Lessons)
  It is different for every company and each leader, but for all the differences, the key is the person at the top.
  by Sharon Lightner Ph.d. and Karen S. Haynes Ph.d. CSU

  In Focus with Brooks Mencke
  Developing skills such as preparation and collaboration are invaluable to be a successful leader.

  Talent Isn’t Enough (In the Crucible)
  Help your team build resilience and embrace adversity.
  By by Capt. Tom Chaby USN Retired

  A Healing Path for Health Care
  Early leadership development for healthcare workers improves outcomes for both business and patients.
  by Lauren Snowdon P.T., D.P.T., Ed.D.

  Be Yourself. Everyone Else is Taken
  As a leader, it starts with being yourself and encouraging others to do the same
  by Linda E. Dunbar M.A.

  The Cult of Personality
  A new book compares how cults and leaders use language, and how we see that language in many other places, including business. 
  Reviewed by Paula Alexander, Ph.D., J.D., and Stephen Wood, M.S.

• Winter 2021: Higher Ground »

  Winter 2021: Higher Ground

  Nature or Nuture? (Leadership Lessons)
  A turnaround expert offers his take on how leaders are formed – and what makes them tick. By Jerry Buccino, Ph.D.

  In Focus with Vina Tailor ‘17
  Putting the leadership lessons she gained at Seton Hall into play in the world of finance. 

  New Rules for a Virtual World (In the Crucible)
  An Emmy Award-winning anchor shares lessons on ways leaders can stay connected and communicate better in a remote world
  By Steve Adubato, Ph.D.

  Lessons Learned
  Unlocking the strengths and struggles of our future Gen Z leaders.
  By Bryan Price, Ph.D. 

  Don’t Just be Successful. Be Significant. 
  The CEO of Investors Bank explains why reaching for success isn’t reaching high enough.
  By Kevin Cummings

  Servant Leadership in Action
  A bestselling author and a management professor explain how you can lead and serve at the same time, and why that leads to better outcomes.
  By Steven Lorenzet, Ph.D. and Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

  Playing the Long Game (Case Study)
  The strategic benefits to keeping long-term goals top of mind, even when solving urgent problems today.
  By Karen Boroff, Ph.D.

  The “Big Four” Are Tracking You (Book Review)
  A new book explores how corporate digital surveillance affects our lives.  
  Reviewed By Paula Becker Alexander, Ph.D., J.D. and Stephen Wood

• Fall 2021: The Role of Leadership During Disruption »

  Fall 2021: The Role of Leadership During Disruption

  Leading Through Disruption
  In the second issue of In the Lead, we explore the topic of leadership in the face of disruption. What are the disruptions leaders face? How can they react? What have they learned? Can we apply these lessons in the future?
  By Ruchin Kansal, M.B.A., Bryan Price, Ph.D. and Steven Lorenzet, Ph.D.

  Character Counts
  A chief executive in health care and higher education shares how leaders can engage in the critical skill of character development.
  By Mary J. Meehan, Ph.D., FACHE

  In Focus with Michael Cappelluti
  How seton hall’s leadership lessons play out in amazon’s corporate culture.

  What I Found When I Lost (In the Crucible)
  I lost $2.25 billion in a failed takeover of my family’s business, but i almost lost much more.
  By Warwick Fairfax, M.B.A.

  ‘A’ is for Advocate
  A family-business leader shares the importance of developing a customer-centric culture.
  By Cathy Choi, M.B.A.

  In the Lead with Josh Harris
  In the Lead with is a conversation with an industry leader on key trends and leadership challenges in their industry. In this issue, we present a conversation with Josh Harris, owner of multiple sports franchises, on key leadership trends in the sports industry. 

  Leadership When Normal is No Longer
  Amid great disruption, leaders must both examine the past and manage a dizzying pace of change.
  By John H. Shannon, J.D. and Frank Diana

  The Future of Leadership Survey: 2021
  Insight and foresight into the future of leadership from the leaders of the future.

  Got Milk? Remarkably, the Answer was ‘Yes’ (Case Study)
  Parts of the dairy supply chain showed resilience in the face of the pandemic’s epic disruption.
  By Renu Ramnarayanan, Ph.D. and Benjamin Lowe, M.B.A.

  Think Again – Point, Counterpoint (Book Review)
  A new book examines the critical art of rethinking.
  Reviewed by Stephen Wood and Paula Becker Alexander Ph.D. J.D.