My approach to teaching connects business concepts to the realities of leadership and organizational life. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience across corporate, educational and nonprofit settings, I bring the perspective of a practitioner who has navigated significant business disruption, industry transformation and organizational change.
From working through pivotal moments in financial services at American Express—including 9/11 and the global financial crisis—to navigating media industry convergence at Charter Communications/Spectrum and helping organizations across corporate, educational and nonprofit settings adapt to the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19, my experience offers a practical lens on strategy, decision-making, collaboration, accountability and change.
I aim to help students move beyond understanding concepts to questioning assumptions, examining trade-offs and applying what they learn to real-world challenges.
Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness
Leading teams, navigating change, building trust and creating alignment.
Strategy & Execution
Turning purpose and strategy into priorities, decisions and coordinated action.
Decision-Making & Accountability
Exercising judgment, communicating clearly and leading when the answers aren’t obvious.
Partnerships, Negotiation & Stakeholder Management
Building relationships, navigating competing interests and creating shared value.
Brand & Marketing Communications
Connecting strategy, positioning, communications and organizational purpose.
Nonprofit Leadership & Governance
Leading mission-driven organizations and understanding the role of boards, stakeholders and community.