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Last week, I participated in the “Michigan Rookie Success Program” at the Ross School of Business, thanks to an invitation from my friends and colleagues, Claiborne Green, Director of Football Administration and Student Services, and Len Middleton, Teaching Professor and Lecturer IV in Business at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business. During this unique program, I met the players and learned from some of the most outstanding leaders from the athletic and public safety departments. Claiborne conceived the program, …

Spring is the time that reminds us to appreciate every day. Spring is the time to remind us how everything in life is in constant change. Spring is the time to sit on the front porch and count how many dogs led by people, pass by. Spring is the time to start exercising outdoors. Spring is for ice cream. Spring is the time to put away those gray and black clothes and break out the vivid colors that mirror the …

From left to right: Matthew Bower, Margarita Hernandez, Angela Peat, and Rishi Narayan   At our last LeadersConnect breakfast before the summer break, we brought together an outstanding panel of experts who described the challenges facing us as we collaborate to create a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in Southeast Michigan. A highlight of the session was the small group discussions on the topic: how can we work together to create a successful entrepreneurial ecosystem? Here is the video of the session and summaries of the small …