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Topic: Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking is defined as the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment. Whether it’s a CFO brainstorming ways to finance a last-minute project or an intern calculating how many pizzas to order for the office party, critical thinking will always be a needed skill in your career. Watch as Billy and our featured alumni guide us through the traits of critical thinkers as well as four key ways to improve our critical thinking skills./nIf you can learn to apply critical thinking to the tough workplace problems, you will become an invaluable asset to any company.
Topic: Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking is defined as the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment. Whether it’s a CFO brainstorming ways to finance a last-minute project or an intern calculating how many pizzas to order for the office party, critical thinking will always be a needed skill in your career. Watch as Billy and our featured alumni guide us through the traits of critical thinkers as well as four key ways to improve our critical thinking skills./nIf you can learn to apply critical thinking to the tough workplace problems, you will become an invaluable asset to any company.
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Brand and Outreach Manager, ClimbStuff.com
Channel:
Soft Skills
Topic: Leadership: Check your ego at the door
Christopher is the Brand and Outreach Manager for ClimbStuff.com, a climbing equipment retailer that aims to "provide quality and trusted climbing equipment while providing a platform of education and participation." Christopher is charged with leading the marketing and brand awareness campaigns for the company. When not in the office working on digital strategies, Christopher is traveling the country for product demonstrations and brand-building events.
Topic: Leadership: Check your ego at the door
Christopher is the Brand and Outreach Manager for ClimbStuff.com, a climbing equipment retailer that aims to "provide quality and trusted climbing equipment while providing a platform of education and participation." Christopher is charged with leading the marketing and brand awareness campaigns for the company. When not in the office working on digital strategies, Christopher is traveling the country for product demonstrations and brand-building events.
Major:
Creative Writing (Bachelor)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Senior Salesforce Administrator, Cheetah Digital
Channel:
Soft Skills
Topic: Work Ethic: Always show you follow through
Mike is the Senior Salesforce Administrator at Cheetah Digital, an "enterprise cross-channel marketing solutions provider dedicated to the marketer." In his role, Mike is charged with building, maintaining, and architect Salesforce-based solutions to his clients' requests. Mike recommends interested students to supplement their technical knowledge with philosophy courses that will teach them to have a better understanding of the "why" in business.
Topic: Work Ethic: Always show you follow through
Mike is the Senior Salesforce Administrator at Cheetah Digital, an "enterprise cross-channel marketing solutions provider dedicated to the marketer." In his role, Mike is charged with building, maintaining, and architect Salesforce-based solutions to his clients' requests. Mike recommends interested students to supplement their technical knowledge with philosophy courses that will teach them to have a better understanding of the "why" in business.
Major:
Philosophy (Bachelor), Political Science (Masters)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Senior Associate Director of Professional Development, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Channel:
Soft Skills
Topic: Leadership: Must be willing to take the initiative
Sean is the Senior Associate Director of Professional Development at Indiana University's Robert H. McKinney School of Law. His main mission is simple: connect current students with future career opportunities. Sean achieves this through one-on-one counseling sessions as well as networking events.
Topic: Leadership: Must be willing to take the initiative
Sean is the Senior Associate Director of Professional Development at Indiana University's Robert H. McKinney School of Law. His main mission is simple: connect current students with future career opportunities. Sean achieves this through one-on-one counseling sessions as well as networking events.
Major:
English and History (Bachelor), English (Masters), JD (Doctorate)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Assistant General Manager of Quality, Enkei America, Inc.
Channel:
Soft Skills
Topic: Work Ethic: Strong ethic developed through adversity
Austin is the Assistant General Manager of Quality at Enkei America, the manufacturer of aluminum OEM wheels for Honda, Nissan, and Subaru. As the Assistant GM of Quality, Austin oversees the process quality as well as the laboratory validations for the entire Columbus, IN facility.
Topic: Work Ethic: Strong ethic developed through adversity
Austin is the Assistant General Manager of Quality at Enkei America, the manufacturer of aluminum OEM wheels for Honda, Nissan, and Subaru. As the Assistant GM of Quality, Austin oversees the process quality as well as the laboratory validations for the entire Columbus, IN facility.
Major:
Chemistry (Bachelor), MBA (Masters)
City: Columbus
State: Indiana
City: Columbus
State: Indiana
Assistant General Manager of Quality, Enkei America, Inc.
Channel:
Soft Skills
Topic: Leadership: Make sure everyone has the proper tools
Austin is the Assistant General Manager of Quality at Enkei America, the manufacturer of aluminum OEM wheels for Honda, Nissan, and Subaru. As the Assistant GM of Quality, Austin oversees the process quality as well as the laboratory validations for the entire Columbus, IN facility.
Topic: Leadership: Make sure everyone has the proper tools
Austin is the Assistant General Manager of Quality at Enkei America, the manufacturer of aluminum OEM wheels for Honda, Nissan, and Subaru. As the Assistant GM of Quality, Austin oversees the process quality as well as the laboratory validations for the entire Columbus, IN facility.
Major:
Chemistry (Bachelor), MBA (Masters)
City: Columbus
State: Indiana
City: Columbus
State: Indiana
Product Chemistry Project Manager and Analytical Team Leader, Corteva Agriscience
Channel:
Soft Skills
Topic: Work Ethic: Seeing a project through to completion
Theresa is a Product Chemistry Project Manager and Analytical Team Leader for Corteva Agriscience, the the agricultural division of DowDuPont. She is responsible for both the physical property testing on formulated products as well as developing new methods for analyzing active ingredients.
Topic: Work Ethic: Seeing a project through to completion
Theresa is a Product Chemistry Project Manager and Analytical Team Leader for Corteva Agriscience, the the agricultural division of DowDuPont. She is responsible for both the physical property testing on formulated products as well as developing new methods for analyzing active ingredients.
Major:
Chemistry (Bachelor)
City: Pittsboro
State: Indiana
City: Pittsboro
State: Indiana
Product Chemistry Project Manager and Analytical Team Leader, Corteva Agriscience
Channel:
Soft Skills
Topic: Leadership: Have a deep understanding of your team
Theresa is a Product Chemistry Project Manager and Analytical Team Leader for Corteva Agriscience, the the agricultural division of DowDuPont. She is responsible for both the physical property testing on formulated products as well as developing new methods for analyzing active ingredients.
Topic: Leadership: Have a deep understanding of your team
Theresa is a Product Chemistry Project Manager and Analytical Team Leader for Corteva Agriscience, the the agricultural division of DowDuPont. She is responsible for both the physical property testing on formulated products as well as developing new methods for analyzing active ingredients.
Major:
Chemistry (Bachelor)
City: Pittsboro
State: Indiana
City: Pittsboro
State: Indiana
Data Analyst, Eli Lilly and Company
Channel:
Soft Skills
Topic: Work Ethic: More than clocking in and out
Nolan is a Data Analyst with Eli Lilly and Company, one of the leading pharmaceutical manufacturers in the US. Working on both currently produced drugs as well as testing for future releases, Nolan main role is to ensure the lab techs have all of the data and information to properly test the pharmaceuticals.
Topic: Work Ethic: More than clocking in and out
Nolan is a Data Analyst with Eli Lilly and Company, one of the leading pharmaceutical manufacturers in the US. Working on both currently produced drugs as well as testing for future releases, Nolan main role is to ensure the lab techs have all of the data and information to properly test the pharmaceuticals.
Major:
Logistics & Supply Chain Management (Bachelor)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Data Analyst, Eli Lilly and Company
Channel:
Soft Skills
Topic: Leadership: Humilty and delegation
Nolan is a Data Analyst with Eli Lilly and Company, one of the leading pharmaceutical manufacturers in the US. Working on both currently produced drugs as well as testing for future releases, Nolan main role is to ensure the lab techs have all of the data and information to properly test the pharmaceuticals.
Topic: Leadership: Humilty and delegation
Nolan is a Data Analyst with Eli Lilly and Company, one of the leading pharmaceutical manufacturers in the US. Working on both currently produced drugs as well as testing for future releases, Nolan main role is to ensure the lab techs have all of the data and information to properly test the pharmaceuticals.
Major:
Logistics & Supply Chain Management (Bachelor)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Laboratory Manager, CIE
Channel:
Soft Skills
Topic: Work Ethic: Strong ethic is related to time invested
Michael is a Laboratory Manager with CIE, a leading manufacturer of ethanol products, from beverages and fuels to cosmetic and personal care products. As a manager, Michael is responsible for data collection and ensuring his chemists have the proper setup for the necessary testing.
Topic: Work Ethic: Strong ethic is related to time invested
Michael is a Laboratory Manager with CIE, a leading manufacturer of ethanol products, from beverages and fuels to cosmetic and personal care products. As a manager, Michael is responsible for data collection and ensuring his chemists have the proper setup for the necessary testing.
Major:
Chemistry (Bachelor)
City: Fort Wayne
State: Indiana
City: Fort Wayne
State: Indiana
Laboratory Manager, CIE
Channel:
Soft Skills
Topic: Leadership: Clear vision and strong communication
Michael is a Laboratory Manager with CIE, a leading manufacturer of ethanol products, from beverages and fuels to cosmetic and personal care products. As a manager, Michael is responsible for data collection and ensuring his chemists have the proper setup for the necessary testing.
Topic: Leadership: Clear vision and strong communication
Michael is a Laboratory Manager with CIE, a leading manufacturer of ethanol products, from beverages and fuels to cosmetic and personal care products. As a manager, Michael is responsible for data collection and ensuring his chemists have the proper setup for the necessary testing.
Major:
Chemistry (Bachelor)
City: Fort Wayne
State: Indiana
City: Fort Wayne
State: Indiana
Real Estate Attorney, Wooden McLaughlin LLP
Channel:
Soft Skills
Topic: Work Ethic: A direct reflection of your habits and processes
Joshua is a Real Estate Attorney with Wooden McLaughlin LLP in Indianapolis, IN. As a form of a transaction attorney, Joshua is dealing mainly with either commercial developers or the banks they work with for loans. Joshua walks us through the entire process of a real estate development deal and describes the long-term gratitude of seeing completed projects in the future.
Topic: Work Ethic: A direct reflection of your habits and processes
Joshua is a Real Estate Attorney with Wooden McLaughlin LLP in Indianapolis, IN. As a form of a transaction attorney, Joshua is dealing mainly with either commercial developers or the banks they work with for loans. Joshua walks us through the entire process of a real estate development deal and describes the long-term gratitude of seeing completed projects in the future.
Major:
Economics and Philosophy (Bachelor), Philosophy (Masters), Juris Doctor (Doctorate)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Real Estate Attorney, Wooden McLaughlin LLP
Channel:
Soft Skills
Topic: Leadership: Good leaders can take criticism
Joshua is a Real Estate Attorney with Wooden McLaughlin LLP in Indianapolis, IN. As a form of a transaction attorney, Joshua is dealing mainly with either commercial developers or the banks they work with for loans. Joshua walks us through the entire process of a real estate development deal and describes the long-term gratitude of seeing completed projects in the future.
Topic: Leadership: Good leaders can take criticism
Joshua is a Real Estate Attorney with Wooden McLaughlin LLP in Indianapolis, IN. As a form of a transaction attorney, Joshua is dealing mainly with either commercial developers or the banks they work with for loans. Joshua walks us through the entire process of a real estate development deal and describes the long-term gratitude of seeing completed projects in the future.
Major:
Economics and Philosophy (Bachelor), Philosophy (Masters), Juris Doctor (Doctorate)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Business Development Executive, The W2 Group
Channel:
Soft Skills
Topic: Leadership: Character, integrity, and strong communications
Phil is a Business Development Executive based out of Philadelphia, PA. He serves as the Managing Principal for both The W2 Group, a marketing and business development firm, and Tech3D, a nonprofit that brings 3D printing education to schools and smaller businesses to "help create makers".
Topic: Leadership: Character, integrity, and strong communications
Phil is a Business Development Executive based out of Philadelphia, PA. He serves as the Managing Principal for both The W2 Group, a marketing and business development firm, and Tech3D, a nonprofit that brings 3D printing education to schools and smaller businesses to "help create makers".
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor), Administration (Masters)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Director of Student Retention and Success, Montgomery County Community College
Channel:
Soft Skills
Topic: Leadership: Employees will follow someone who cares
Craig is the Director of Student Retention and Success at Montgomery County Community College as well as the Founder of Fostering Success Boys to Men, LLC., a nonprofit working with at-risk males that are in and out of the foster care system. Whether on the school's campus or out in the community with his nonprofit, Craig always has impact and growth on his mind; creating new ways to inspire and motivate students to achieve their own success.
Topic: Leadership: Employees will follow someone who cares
Craig is the Director of Student Retention and Success at Montgomery County Community College as well as the Founder of Fostering Success Boys to Men, LLC., a nonprofit working with at-risk males that are in and out of the foster care system. Whether on the school's campus or out in the community with his nonprofit, Craig always has impact and growth on his mind; creating new ways to inspire and motivate students to achieve their own success.
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor), Education (Masters), Education (Doctorate)
City: Phi
State: Pennsylvania
City: Phi
State: Pennsylvania
Vice President of External Affairs, UnitedHealthcare Community & State
Channel:
Soft Skills
Topic: Leadership: Knowing your strengths and weaknesses
Corey is the Vice President of External Affairs for UnitedHealthcare Community & State. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Corey is responsible for both managing UnitedHealthcare's community project (such as revamping the Salvation Army's pantry offerings) as well as representing his organization within the industry.
Topic: Leadership: Knowing your strengths and weaknesses
Corey is the Vice President of External Affairs for UnitedHealthcare Community & State. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Corey is responsible for both managing UnitedHealthcare's community project (such as revamping the Salvation Army's pantry offerings) as well as representing his organization within the industry.
Major:
Political Science (Bachelor), MBA (Masters)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Assistant Director of Student Success and Retention, Millersville University
Channel:
Soft Skills
Topic: Leadership: The selflessness of a true servant leader
Christina is the Assistant Director of Student Success and Retention at Millersville University. Her main purpose is to help various groups of students adjust to life at a university. Whether working with students of color, first generation students, or anyone from underserved neighborhoods, Christina works to ensure they are set up to succeed as incoming freshman. Christina acts as a liaison with local school districts to help high school students transition into Millersville and, equally important, keep them in Millersville through graduation.
Topic: Leadership: The selflessness of a true servant leader
Christina is the Assistant Director of Student Success and Retention at Millersville University. Her main purpose is to help various groups of students adjust to life at a university. Whether working with students of color, first generation students, or anyone from underserved neighborhoods, Christina works to ensure they are set up to succeed as incoming freshman. Christina acts as a liaison with local school districts to help high school students transition into Millersville and, equally important, keep them in Millersville through graduation.
Major:
Sociology (Bachelor), Educational Leadership (Masters)
City: Millersville
State: Pennsylvania
City: Millersville
State: Pennsylvania
Success Coach, Millersville University
Channel:
Soft Skills
Topic: Leadership: Servant leadership sets the proper tone
Ryon is a Success Coach with Millersville University. Based out of the school's campus, Ryon takes a wholistic approach to student advisory, helping young adults deal with academic, social, and financial issues throughout the school year. Whether seeing students during office hours or throughout the semester at campus events, Ryon views his own success as being directly proportional to his students's success.
Topic: Leadership: Servant leadership sets the proper tone
Ryon is a Success Coach with Millersville University. Based out of the school's campus, Ryon takes a wholistic approach to student advisory, helping young adults deal with academic, social, and financial issues throughout the school year. Whether seeing students during office hours or throughout the semester at campus events, Ryon views his own success as being directly proportional to his students's success.
Major:
Social Work (Bachelor), Social Work (Masters)
City: Millersville
State: Pennsylvania
City: Millersville
State: Pennsylvania
Sales Territory Manager, Romark Corporation
Channel:
Soft Skills
Topic: Leadership: Understand who you're leading
Aaron is a Sales Territory Manager with Romark, a pharmaceutical company "committed to the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative small molecules for treating infectious diseases and cancers." Aaron's main job is educate the physicians in his territory on the benefits of his company's product over the competition's. Once explained, Aaron also offers best practices on implementing the product into their line-up as well as how to finance the product with the insurance companies.
Topic: Leadership: Understand who you're leading
Aaron is a Sales Territory Manager with Romark, a pharmaceutical company "committed to the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative small molecules for treating infectious diseases and cancers." Aaron's main job is educate the physicians in his territory on the benefits of his company's product over the competition's. Once explained, Aaron also offers best practices on implementing the product into their line-up as well as how to finance the product with the insurance companies.
Major:
Business Management (Bachelor)
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Director of Product and Game Design, SimCase
Channel:
Soft Skills
Topic: Work from home: Use technology for productivity
Colton is the Director of Product and Game Design at SimCase, a software design company that sits at the exciting intersection of higher education and gaming, bringing active learning experiences to both college classrooms and workplace training. Colton walks us through the life-cycle of one of his recent successes, a game that teaches students about discriminatory hiring practices and how to avoid it.
Topic: Work from home: Use technology for productivity
Colton is the Director of Product and Game Design at SimCase, a software design company that sits at the exciting intersection of higher education and gaming, bringing active learning experiences to both college classrooms and workplace training. Colton walks us through the life-cycle of one of his recent successes, a game that teaches students about discriminatory hiring practices and how to avoid it.
Major:
Linguistics and Cognitive Science (Bachelor), MBA (Masters)
City: Boston
State: Massachusetts
City: Boston
State: Massachusetts
Drama Teacher, The Langley School
Channel:
Soft Skills
Topic: Teamwork: Spend time in opposite roles
Johanna is a Drama Teacher with The Langley School, an independent Virginia school servicing students from preschool through eighth grade. Not only does Johanna teach acting to her students, she teaches the bigger picture of being in a stage production: collaboration, leadership, and confidence. When not in the classroom Johanna is running the school play, from auditions to fully-staged performance.
Topic: Teamwork: Spend time in opposite roles
Johanna is a Drama Teacher with The Langley School, an independent Virginia school servicing students from preschool through eighth grade. Not only does Johanna teach acting to her students, she teaches the bigger picture of being in a stage production: collaboration, leadership, and confidence. When not in the classroom Johanna is running the school play, from auditions to fully-staged performance.
Major:
Sociology (Bachelor), Educational Theater (Masters)
City: Langley
State: Virginia
City: Langley
State: Virginia
Program Director, SecureFutures
Channel:
Soft Skills
Topic: Teamwork: Understand everyone's skills and personality
Kristen is the Program Director of SecureFutures, a Milwaukee-based nonprofit that educates teenages on the basics of financial literacy. Kristen supervises and leads a team of three full-time employees, two program managers as well as a volunteer manager. Kristen is also in charge of curriculum development, volunteer training, and building relationships with community leaders.
Topic: Teamwork: Understand everyone's skills and personality
Kristen is the Program Director of SecureFutures, a Milwaukee-based nonprofit that educates teenages on the basics of financial literacy. Kristen supervises and leads a team of three full-time employees, two program managers as well as a volunteer manager. Kristen is also in charge of curriculum development, volunteer training, and building relationships with community leaders.
Major:
Philosophy (Bachelor), Psychology (Bachelor), Counseling Psychology (Masters)
City: Milwaukee
State: Wisconsin
City: Milwaukee
State: Wisconsin
Wealth and Investment Administrator, Indiana Trust Wealth Management
Channel:
Soft Skills
Topic: Leadership: Treat your employees how you treat your clients
Cory is a Wealth and Investment Administrator with Indiana Trust Wealth Management. Although the company handles financial management for businesses and organizations, Cory's main focus is on family legacies. He works with clients, sometimes as young as 16 or 17, to discuss the appropriate paths and investments to reach goals for not just them but for their future generations.
Topic: Leadership: Treat your employees how you treat your clients
Cory is a Wealth and Investment Administrator with Indiana Trust Wealth Management. Although the company handles financial management for businesses and organizations, Cory's main focus is on family legacies. He works with clients, sometimes as young as 16 or 17, to discuss the appropriate paths and investments to reach goals for not just them but for their future generations.
Major:
Finance (Bachelor), MBA (Masters)
City: Muncie
State: Indiana
City: Muncie
State: Indiana