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In this episode of the Journey of My Mother's Son podcast, I talk with Kelli Stewart. Kelli Stewart was born in Atlanta and raised most of her life in Oglethorpe County, a rural community just outside of Athens, Georgia. Although both parents were not a consistent fixture in her life, Kelli's Grandmother, Ms. Amy Lou Faust, provided a stable and nurturing home environment where she raised Kelli to have an old soul that has served her well in life. Kelli is a graduate from Cedar Shoals High School in Athens, GA and credits her participation in ROTC as keeping her on the mostly straight and mostly narrow. Through the watchful care and guidance of her ROTC Instructor, Sgt. Fincher along with Ms. Sue Lee (English Teacher) and Shirley Daniel (Guidance Counselor) Kelli graduated from Cedar Shoals in 1996 and went on to study at Georgia State University. She completed her undergraduate studies at Kennesaw State University in 2011 where she earned a bachelor's degree from the Coles College of Business with honors. In addition to her degree, Kelli holds a wealth of knowledge regarding sports-based youth development as a resource for racial, social and economic justice and the impact sports have on the social-emotional development of youth. Today, Kelli, and her husband, C.J. Stewart, oversee two business ventures that they started together. Through Diamond Directors, they train and develop some of the country's top amateur and professional baseball athletes; Jason Heyward (Los Angeles Dodgers), Dexter Fowler (Chicago Cubs, World Series Champion), Andruw Jones (former Atlanta Brave), Peter Alonso (NY Mets), Kyle Lewis (Arizona Diamondbacks), and Andrew McCutchen (Pittsburgh Pirates) are a few notable professional clients. Through L.E.A.D., they train and develop some of Atlanta's hidden treasures in Atlanta Public Schools. L.E.A.D. provides inner city boys with the same opportunities to excel in life through baseball as the Stewarts' Diamond Directors clients with the focus being accessing higher education and community leadership. To date, L.E.A.D. Ambassadors have achieved a 100% high school graduation rate and a 91% college enrollment and scholarship rate (academic and athletic). Kelli and CJ have two beautiful daughters, Mackenzi (Southern University) and Mackenna (The Lovett School). To find out more about Kelli and the work that is being done at the L.E.A.D. Center for Youth, you can check out their website at https://leadcenterforyouth.org/.

In this episode of High Velocity Careers, Stone Payton talks with Dr. Robin Cheramie, Dean of Kennesaw State University’s Coles College of Business, and Dr. Alison Keefe, Associate Dean of Graduate Programs. The discussion centers on their career paths, the growth of KSU’s business programs, and the pivotal role of faculty in student success. Dr. […]

When he started his search firm, Vince was told that you would make 100 grand in year one if you're lucky. In his first year, he did more than $600k in revenue! Was that just a lucky year? Definitely not. He would not even consider his 12 years in business his best year. What are Vince's key strategies in achieving this phenomenal result? In this episode, he shares two things: his belief system and his hard work.   Vince Dunne is the President of Dunne Search Group, an executive search firm based in South Carolina. For the last 12 years, he's specialized in recruiting salespeople for the biotech industry and has helped build some of the most important companies in cancer testing.   Episode Outline and Highlights [01:56] How Vince got into recruiting and how he was able to shorten his learning curve. [10:26] Transitioning from a top recruiter to a recruitment business owner. [14:27] Overcoming the scarcity mindset: would you be friends with a close competitor? [16:34] Pulling off $600k in his first year of business.  [25:51] How Vince set up 210 interviews to land 70 monthly placements. [35:10] Discussion on Retain vs Contingent? [36:53] Vince reveals his team size and structure. [42:10] How to pitch an exclusive search arrangement with your client. [45:25] Topic on tech stack and approach to reaching out to clients and candidates. [56:03] How to “make a name for yourself.” [59:12] The biggest adversity Vince faced in his career.   Pulling off $600k Revenue in His First Year Vince and I talked about his motivation to transition from being a top recruiter to launching his search group. “But I noticed I was getting my clients. Nothing was handed to me, and I thought it was because ‘Vince will figure it out. You know, he's. He's doing well. He's rookie of the year.' I'm hitting all my numbers every quarter… So I was getting my clients anyway. So why am I splitting my business? And so I felt like I was ready. I've got enough clients out there of people that want to do business with me.” Knowing that he was ready, he took on the challenge of becoming a recruitment business owner, leveraging the skills he learned and the relationships he built over the years. Remarkably, he was able to make more than $600k in revenue in his first year!   I wanted to dive deep into the causal factors of this phenomenal success. Vince believed that he was just lucky. But you will find out as we continue our conversation that there are two main ingredients for his secret sauce: his belief system & hard work. Vince was really competitive and strictly adhered to his no-fail mindset. He would reach out to ten people before 9:00 AM daily to generate leads. These traits enabled him to shorten his learning curve when he was just a rookie and surely contributed to his success as a business owner.   How to “Make a Name” For Yourself Another topic that resonates with me is Vince's emphasis on building a reputation and making a name for yourself. Vince's niche is in the Biotech industry, a very competitive circle, which means that your reputation is a huge deal. Vince shared insights on how he makes a name for himself and that people know him within the sales biotech world.   Reputation Through Results: Vince builds a strong reputation by consistently delivering results, making successful placements, and ensuring client satisfaction. Client Focus: He emphasizes the importance of caring for his clients, going above and beyond, and even working late hours to meet their needs. Referrals: Vince actively asks for referrals during and after a project to expand his network and connect with more potential clients and managers. LinkedIn Recommendations: He sometimes asks clients for LinkedIn recommendations to build credibility and visibility. Personal Connections: Vince maintains relationships by sending personalized gestures, like Christmas gifts, and ensuring that he remains in his clients' minds for future opportunities.   Building Relationships is Always Better in the Long Run   Vince shared an insightful take on building relationships versus burning bridges. If you have been unfairly treated by a client before, you will most likely relate to his story. I asked Vince about the biggest adversity in his career, and he shared that it was learning not to burn bridges.  His aggressive, competitive nature sometimes led to conflicts with clients, particularly when he felt he wasn't fairly compensated or recognized for his work.   Vince acknowledges that, in hindsight, there were times he should have taken the high road instead of standing his ground, which ultimately damaged relationships with some clients. He overcame this challenge by realizing the importance of choosing his battles wisely and maintaining long-term relationships, even if it meant compromising on smaller issues. He now prioritizes staying loyal to clients who treat him well, even if it means turning down business from competitors.    A key takeaway is that maintaining a positive image and strong relationships is crucial in the long run. Vince balances his competitive nature with a more strategic approach, focusing on clients who value and respect him while still holding onto the principles that have made him successful.   Vince Dunne Bio and Contact Info A graduate of the Coles College of Business, Vince Dunne brings his keen business acumen and 12 years of accomplished biotech search experience placing the most qualified candidates in both established corporations and start-up companies. Vince utilizes his proven, unique business model to conduct his search to locate and refer the ideal candidate(s) to meet the tailored, strategic needs of an organization, conserving their company resources and increasing corporate efficiencies.   Vince has helped build out some of the most important companies in cancer testing.   Having focused on many areas in biotech, the oncology and women's health space is where we spend most of our time.   We pride ourselves on being very well-known and trusted in the market.     Vince on LinkedIn Dunne Search Group website link People and Resources Mentioned Craig Picken on LinkedIn Rich Rosen on LinkedIn Connect with Mark Whitby Get your FREE 30-minute strategy call Mark on LinkedIn Mark on Twitter: @MarkWhitby Mark on Facebook Mark on Instagram: @RecruitmentCoach   Subscribe to The Resilient Recruiter If you've been enjoying the podcast, please take two minutes to leave a review. 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My guest today is Eric Wearne, Associate Professor at the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University in Georgia, and Director of the National Hybrid Schools Project. He is also the author of the 2020 book, Defining Hybrid Homeschools in America: Little Platoons.  Eric was previously on the podcast in the spring of 2022 ahead of his inaugural Hybrid Schools Conference. That event was such a huge success that he has expanded the conference each year to larger venues in Atlanta, and this year is also hosting the Western Hybrid & Microschools Forum in San Diego on March 2nd to showcase what's happening with hybrid and microschools on the West Coast. There's still time to register for both conferences!  Western Hybrid & Microschools Forum - San Diego, March 2nd - Registration link 3rd Annual Hybrid Schools Conference - Atlanta, April 19-20th - Registration link *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly email newsletter on education trends at fee.org/liberated.  

Meagan Landress is a student loan consultant for Student Loan Planner. She obtained her finance degree at The Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University. Meagan started her own practice - Financial Coach Meagan - in March of 2017 to specifically help people who are beginning their financial planning journey with student loan debt in the mix. She was the first person in Georgia to acquire her CSLP® designation, as a Certified Student Loan Professional®. Her specialized education around student loan debt allows her to guide borrowers through informed repayment decisions, taking into account their full financial situation and financial goals.  In this episode we discuss: Meagan's background and desire to become a student loan expert Various types of student loans Common federal student loans and differences Loan forgiveness programs (PSLF) Changes to federal loan repayment due to COVID The future of loan forgiveness Strategies to minimize loan burden and repayment  More Resources Mentioned in the show: Federal student aid website Student Loan Resources: Student Loan 101 via Ben White Student Loan 101 via WCI Find Megan: Meagan's Website  Instagram: @financialcoachmeagan Student Loan Planner Website  Student Loan Planner Podcast Instagram: @studentloanplanner

Michael J. Coles: Cookies, Coffee and Kennesaw on Capital Club Radio Please join Michael Flock of FLOCK Specialty Finance as he interviews Michael J. Coles, Atlanta business executive, serial entrepreneur, education advocate, well-known public speaker, the namesake of the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University and author of Time to Get Tough: How Cookies, Coffee and a Crash Led to Success in Business and Life. His book explains how he started a $100 million company with only $8,000, overcame a near-fatal motorcycle accident, set three transcontinental cycling world records and ran for Congress twice. Prior to writing his book, Michael was the Chairman of the Board for BrandBank and for Brand Group Holdings, Inc. Additionally, he was the former CEO of Caribou Coffee from 2003-2012 and co-founder of the Great American Cookie Company in 1977. Moreover, he was in the clothing industry for over 19 years and launched two clothing businesses. Michael has been a highly engaged philanthropist with organizations such as Hillels of Georgia, the Georgia Film Commission, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, the Kennesaw State University Foundation Board and the Walker School Board. He and his wife, Donna, have also supported the American Lung Association, Georgia Special Olympics, Scottish Rite Children's Medical Center, and the March of Dimes. He and his wife reside in Atlanta and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Here is a glimpse of what Michael shared in the interview. “…it doesn't matter how many thousands of miles you ride, it doesn't matter how many weeks, or months, or even years you might put into something, it's the last five miles that count.” “So, I've always believed that the difference between success and failure is how you're prepared…How you deal with the unexpected.” “Information, innovation…implementation, and then the last one, the most important one is improvement.” Capital Club Radio Hosted by: Michael Flock Sponsored by: Flock Specialty Finance Providing a forum for leaders in the middle market segment which has typically been undeserved by traditional banking. Listeners gain valuable business insights and perspectives to deal with market uncertainty. Topics include: key success factors, both personal and professional, dealing with adversity, outlook for the industry and your business. For more info about Michael Flock and Flock Specialty Finance visit: http://www.FlockFinance.com To listen to more episodes visit: http://www.CapitalClubRadio.com To nominate or submit a guest request visit: https://www.OnAirGuest.com To view more photos visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com ‹ › × × Previous Next jQuery(function() { // Set blueimp gallery options jQuery.extend(blueimp.Gallery.prototype.options, { useBootstrapModal: false, hidePageScrollbars: false }); });  

Introduction Welcome to Let's Talk Family Enterprise, a podcast that explores the ideas, concepts and models that best serve Family Enterprise Advisors in supporting their clients.   All views, information and opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Family Enterprise Canada.   Description Ruth Steverlynck sits down with Gaia Marchisio and Wendy Sage-Hayward to discuss their soon-to-be released book, Own It: How to Develop an Owner's Mindset at Every Age, co-authored alongside Barbara Dartt. Wendy and Gaia share why they wrote this book, what readers will learn, who will most benefit from reading it, as well as key learnings they each had during its development.   Guest bio Wendy Sage-Hayward is the co-founder of SAGE Leadership Advisers Inc., a Vancouver-based leadership coaching and consulting company. She has 20+ years of experience in rebuilding and strengthening leadership and family teams to help them function as effective stewards of their business and family enterprise. She specializes in the “tough” cases such as derailing executives and business families in high conflict. Wendy earned a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology at the University of British Columbia.   You can find out more about Wendy Sage Hayward on the Sage Advisors website, the Family Business Consulting Group and her LinkedIn.   Gaia Marchisio is a tenured Associate Professor of Management at the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University (GA, USA), and Executive Director of the Cox Family Enterprise Center. Gaia brings a unique combination of knowledge and experience from the fields of strategic management, behavioral science and entrepreneurship to her work with family businesses, combined with a growing expertise in family dynamics and conflict management.   You can find out more about Gaia Marchisio on the Family Enterprise Foundation website and her LinkedIn.   Key Takeaways [0:26] Ruth Steverlynck welcomes Wendy Sage-Hayward and Gaia Marchisio to the podcast to discuss their latest book, Own It! Both guests share their diverse backgrounds.   [5:38] Ruth shares an interesting road trip story that involves all of today's guests. She asks Gaia and Wendy what their individual impetus for writing the book was.   [8:11] Wendy speaks to the things she wishes she'd known when she became an owner in her family business and all of the things she had to learn while unprepared.   [14:12] Gaia shares how, in light of her introduction story, she began to work and study in the field of getting next generations ready for taking over.   [16:48] When it comes to next generation successors, Gaia opens the conversation on the three common struggle categories the book tackles as well as where these difficulties originate and how to best manage them.   [21:49] This is a book about education and growth. Gaia touches on who she believes the primary audience to be.   [24:46] There are common blind spots when it comes to running a family enterprise. Wendy shares a few of them, why they tend to occur and how collective learning can help mitigate most of them.   [28:52] Reflecting on ownership and stewardship is critical. Wendy shares some of the most profound questions families need to answer in order to pursue generational success.   [31:46] Gaia talks about what writing this book has meant to her in terms of deepening her understanding of belief systems and the sharing mindset.   [36:00] Wendy developed tremendous respect for diversity and a profound understanding of how complex the concept of ownership really is.   [38:46] Gaia and Wendy each share their piece of advice for other advisors as well as their reading recommendations. [48:08] Ruth thanks Wendy and Gaia for joining the podcast and sharing their experience and expertise with the audience. Listeners, please subscribe!   Share your thoughts with us at fea@familyenterprise.ca   Mentioned in this episode The Let's Talk Family Enterprise podcast is brought to you by Family Enterprise Canada.   Books: Own It!: How to Develop a Family Enterprise Owner's Mindset at Every Age, by Wendy Sage Hayward and Gaia Marchisio Preparing Successors for Leadership: Another Kind of Hero, by Craig E. Aronoff and John Ward The Voice of the Rising Generation: Family Wealth and Wisdom, by James E. Hughes Jr. Boundaries in Human Relationships: How to Be Separate and Connected, by Anne Linden   More about Family Enterprise Canada Family Enterprise Canada (FEC) FEC on Facebook FEC on Twitter FEC on LinkedIn

Do you want to see people grabbing their pens when you open your mouth, then you've got to learn the rule of three.   Join me as I chat with Larry Stevens, my former leader and an all around interesting and great person as he imparts some of the incredible knowledge of his career and two books.    J. Larry Stevens, a retired partner at the international accounting firm, PwC  is Executive-in-Residence and Visiting Professor at Kennesaw State University's Coles College of Business where, as a member of the School of Accountancy faculty, he teaches courses in mergers and acquisitions and accounting. He is the author of Riding in elevators backwards and Curiosity Made the Cat and Other Myths.    Also a really interesting fact to me, is that Larry hired me onto his team many years ago back at PwC, so I can attest that the stories he tells are actually true.  Let's dive into the conversation.    

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Henssler Research Analyst Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, hosts Roger Tutterow, Ph.D., Henssler’s Chief Economic Adviser and Henssler Endowed Chair at Kennesaw State University’s Coles College of Business, and Managing Associate Jarrett McKenzie, CFP®, CWS®, on “Money Talks.” The discussion includes which economic factors are stimulating inflation and how the influx of cash is affecting the economy. 

This week on “Money Talks,” Research Analyst Nick Antonucci hosts Roger Tutterow, Ph.D., Henssler’s Chief Economic Adviser and Henssler Endowed Chair at Kennesaw State University’s Coles College of Business, and Managing Associate Jarrett McKenzie, CFP®, CWS®, to discuss the week’s market movements, inflationary indicators the ISM Manufacturing and Nonmanufacturing indices and how the influx of cash is affecting the economy. The hosts round out the show answering listeners’ questions on preferred stocks, IRA early withdrawal penalties, and the liquidity problems that Phillips Edison Company REIT experienced.Check out the show segments using the chapter controls in the player above.Market Roundup: Covering the week of May 3—7, 2021Investment Wise: Transitory inflation, employment, and velocity of moneyQ&A Time: Preferred stocks, early IRA withdrawals, Phillips Edison Co. REIT

As a leader in the internal audit community for decades, Bill Mulcahy has advice culled from his many years leading internal audit and mentoring professionals. Mulcahy has been an IIA Atlanta Board Member since 2005 and he is the name sake of the William J Mulcahy Excellence Through Leadership Award. Mulcahy is Founding Chair of the Advisory Board of the Internal Audit Center in Kennesaw State University’s Coles College of Business. Sabrina Serafin talks to Bill about his experience in the internal audit field and his advice for professionals.   For Bill's recommended reading list and articles visit, https://www.frazierdeeter.com/articles/culture-of-compliance-fireside-chat-with-bill-mulcahy/.

Got student loans? Today's podcast is one you don't want to miss! I invited my friend and student loan expert Meagan to talk all about your loans, repayment strategy, and how to create a strategy so you can stop stressing every time you check your loan balance! Meagan's interest in finance started as a Junior in high school while working as a bookkeeper for a fitness facility in her hometown. This role steered her towards studying finance in college at The Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University, where she began her career in personal finance while interning for a boutique financial planning firm in Atlanta.Meagan studied and learned the intricacies of personal financial planning for individuals and families to achieve their short, intermediate, and long-term financial goals. An issue Meagan consistently ran into with her clients was not having the proper education and training to advise on how to navigate their student loan debt, nor the platform to be able to properly service these clients. Meagan started her own practice- Financial Coach Meagan- in March of 2017 with the desire to specifically specialize in helping people begin their financial planning journey with student loan debt in the mix. Meagan was the first person in Georgia to acquire her CSLP® designation, as a Certified Student Loan ProfessionalTM. Her specialized education around student loan debt allows her to guide borrowers through informed repayment decisions, taking into account their full financial situation and financial goals. Outside the office, Meagan serves as Treasurer of the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers (GAWL) as well as President & CEO of the non-profit organization Power Suit Project, Inc. Meagan enjoys cooking, reading, and strength training; when she is not working or volunteering, you can often find her in the gym or cheering for the Atlanta Braves. Connect with Meagan! On Instagram: @financialcoachmeagan Website: FinancialCoachMeagan.com

After a successful 19-year career in the clothing business, Michael Coles tested his entrepreneurial skills in 1977, when he co-founded Great American Cookie Company with an investment of only $8,000. Shortly after starting the company, he was involved in a near-fatal motorcycle accident and was told by doctors he would never walk again unaided. As Coles recovered through a self-designed rehabilitation program, he took the company from its first store in Perimeter Mall in Atlanta to hundreds of stores nationwide and, at the same time, set three coast-to-coast bicycling records. Michael Coles at Great American Cookie Company, 1994 When he started the Great American Cookie Company, there were three major cookie companies in business. One had almost 100 stores and the other two had 50 each. When he sold the company in 1998 with sales over $100 million, the Great American Cookie Company was the largest franchisor of cookie stores and the other three companies no longer existed. Coles announces run for the U.S. Senate, 1998 Coles’ commitment to community service led him to run for public office in 1996 as the democratic nominee for the House of Representatives in the Sixth District of Georgia, and in 1998 he won the democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, challenging Senator Paul Coverdell. Donna and Michael Coles when Michael opened NASDAQ in 2007 In 2003, Coles accepted the corporate reins of Caribou Coffee Company as chairman, CEO and president. Over the next five years, Coles more than doubled the size of the company, extending the brand reach domestically and abroad. In September 2005, he successfully took the company public on NASDAQ under the symbol CBOU. Coles went on to join others in founding Charter Bank & Trust and served as its chairman, taking the bank public and selling the publicly traded company to Synovus Bank. Coles is also the former chairman of Brand Holding Company and chairman of Brand Bank. Governor Roy Barnes, Michael Coles and the Georgia Film Commission celebrate the first-ever passing of Georgia's film tax credits with House Bill 610 Appointed by Governor Roy Barnes in 1999 to chair the Georgia Film, Video and Music Advisory Board, during his four years as chairman, Coles and his board successfully passed HB610, which was the first-ever tax incentive of its kind in Georgia. That bill allowed the film industry to begin a rebirth, going from $170 million in 1999 to over $1.5 billion in economic impact by 2003. Today, Georgia’s film industry generates over $9.5 billion. Michael J. Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University Having contributed much of their time and resources to education, the arts, environment and philanthropic organizations, Coles and his wife, Donna were honored as the Georgia Philanthropists of the Year in 1995. Coles was appointed by Governor Roy Barnes in 2001 to serve on the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. In recognition of Coles’ success, leadership and benevolence, Kennesaw State University, under the authority granted by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, declared that the institution’s School of Business be named and known in perpetuity as the Michael J. Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University. In 1999, Michael received the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree from Kennesaw State University. Governor Roy Barnes; Tommy Holder, Chairman of the board of KSU foundation; Michael Coles; President of Kennesaw State University, Betty Siegel; celebrate ribbon cutting of first on-campus housing at Kennesaw State University, 2000 As Entrepreneur in Residence for the Coles MBA 2013 Spring Semester, Coles led a class entitled “Concept to Counter,” allowing students to grasp the concept of taking their creative thoughts and ideas to the marketplace. Coles received the National Women’s Political Caucus “Good Guy of the Year” Award for his work on behalf of women’s issues. He joined the ranks of...

Former CEO of Caribou Coffee AND the cofounder of The Great American Cookie Company chats with us about the ups and downs of business and how to truly get a raise. Michael is nothing short of impressive and grew an $8,000 investment into the largest cookie franchise in the United States. He's a philanthropist, the namesake of the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University, and gives us some amazing insight into his time as former chairman of the Georgia Film Commission. This is one you don't want to miss. So good, in fact, here's a little sneak peek ... “I had ever seen a Rolex in real life, and he was wearing one. And so, as the plane was landing, I said, what advice can you give a young guy like me that's about to set off into the business world? And he said….” Listen now for more ... :) RAISE UP SHOWNOTES: https://www.raiseuppodcast.com/risky-conversationRAISE UP INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/amandalefever/RAISE UP FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/theraiseuppodcastLove the show? These sponsors make it possible!Beauty Counter ConsultantKati Jo Barberhttps://www.beautycounter.com/katibarber

Renowned family enterprise expert Joseph Astrachan reveals why family businesses have the enduring capacity to remain resilient in the face of “war-like” conditions. Listen now! Some family enterprises are older than nations. Very few people have studied them as closely as Cornell University's Joseph Astrachan, who has examined their successes, successions, and failures for more than 30 years. Dr. Astrachan believes there are fundamental elements common to many a family enterprise: strong balance sheets; willingness to help one another, and the capability to look past individual interests for the collective good. It is why family enterprises are capable of facing the kind of disruption the world is facing today. Dr. Astrachan is Professor Emeritus, and past executive director of the Cox Family Enterprise Center at the Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University. While there, he held the Wells Fargo Eminent Scholar Chair of Family Business. He has received several awards for research and service from the family business, entrepreneurship, management, and research-oriented associations including awards form the Family Firm Institute and FBN International. Dr. Astrachan He has written extensively on family enterprise dynamics, including the acclaimed Communication and Conflict in Family Business, and Mechanisms to Assure Family Business Cohesion: Guidelines for Family Business Leaders and Their Families. He is a frequent speaker on the topic has given more than 300 speeches worldwide. He has served on 16 boards of privately-held family enterprises operating in numerous sectors. Dr. Astrachan comes from a family business background (container and tanker shipping, coal mining, and pharmaceuticals). He earned his BA, MA, M. Phil., and Ph.D. degrees at Yale University.

In 2014, John and I, along with key administrators at Kennesaw State University, established the Tenacity Center for Account Management and client Retention at the Michael J. Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University. The podcasts that follow talk about the center, its purpose and its offerings and how it fits with our overall practice at Tenacity. The Coles College at Kennesaw State University, KSU, encouraged us to establish the center for several key reasons, but specifically, Coles's is all about engagement with the business community.

Harry Maziar is an author and philanthropist whose career has combined family, business, and community. He served as President of Zep Manufacturing Company, a division of National Service Industries, for 27 years. During his tenure, Zep became an international leader in the specialty chemical industry. As a sales representative, Harry was so successful he was named the company's first director of sales and he led 2,000 salespeople who produced double-digit growth for 25 straight years. Harry retired as Chairman of the Chemical Division of National Service, then a publicly traded NYSE company. Harry jokes that he has failed retirement as he has busied himself with both for-profit and non-profit endeavors. He serves on various business and community boards, and has been active in a variety of philanthropic and social programs, including Junior Achievement of Atlanta, the Atlanta Humane Society, United Way of Metro Atlanta, and Kennesaw State University, where he continues to serve as the first Executive in Residence of the Coles College of Business. One of his proudest achievements in retirement has been completion of his book Story Selling: Sage Advice and Common Sense About Sales and Success, a  passion project aligned with Harry's mission of inspiring and empowering anyone to pursue their purpose in life (and succeed while doing it).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you love quotes, you’re going to love this episode! Harry Maziar, a seasoned sales expert, shares with us how he built up empires not only using sales strategies, but also an awful lot of straight forward common sense. But this is not just another episode on how to sell. Tune in for an episode peppered with genius quotes, some humorous, some discerning and some that will stick with you as you go about your day.   My Guest: Harry Maziar Harry Maziar (pronounced like “Frasier”) is an author and philanthropist whose career has combined family, business, and community. He served as President of Zep Manufacturing Company, a division of National Service Industries, for 27 years. During his tenure, Zep became an international leader in the specialty chemical industry. As a sales representative, Maziar was so successful he was named the company's first director of sales and he led 2,000 salespeople who produced double-digit growth for 25 straight years.   Maziar retired as Chairman of the Chemical Division of National Service, then a publicly traded NYSE company. Maziar jokes that he has failed retirement as he has busied himself with both for-profit and non-profit endeavors. He serves on various business and community boards, and has been active in a variety of philanthropic and social programs, including Junior Achievement of Atlanta, the Atlanta Humane Society, United Way of Metro Atlanta, and Kennesaw State University, where he continues to serve as the first Executive in Residence of the Coles College of Business.   One of his proudest achievements in retirement has been completion of his book Story Selling: Sage Advice and Common Sense About Sales and Success. A passion project aligned with Harry's mission of inspiring and empowering anyone to pursue their purpose in life (and succeed while doing it). Articles by and about Maziar have appeared in the Atlanta Business Chronicle, and he has been featured on Delta Air Lines' “Flight Talk.” Maziar earned a BBA degree from Georgia State University. Above all, Mr. Maziar and his wife, Sherry, treasure their family. Their three children and eight grandchildren have brought them unparalleled blessings and joy.   Episode Highlights:   [7:59] Sales people are not born. You don’t pick up birth announcements and see “Born today a salesperson”   [11:49] Estie: Where do you draw the line between persistent and harassment? Harry: Oh, it’s a very good question. And again, there’s not a hard and fast rule. You have to listen. If you sense that the prospect or the customer is impatient is saying that’s enough, whether he says it directly or not, then you know, it’s time to fold your book and say, “Look, I’ll be back in 30 days, I want to bring this to your attention. In the meantime, we’ll leave you this little brochure, or you’ll send a follow-up note or email. Let them know it’s not over, it just wasn’t now.   [18:33] Each letter ended with a little box at the end with a Harry’s hint, tagline. And in it was a little adage a little saying, some I would make up, some I stole off of church bulletin boards. Little catchy phrases, like “Selling is a trick but it isn’t trickery” or like, “The safest gamble of all is to take a chance on yourself” or “fight truth-decay”, or “When you put a limit on what you will do, you put a limit on what you can do” and “the only thing to try when all else fails, is try again”   [30:13]: You need to make sure you communicate with them. Morning, noon, and night, whether it be emails, whether it be letters, whether it be Twitter, I don’t care what you’ve got to stay in front of your reps. You’ve got to be accessible. So many people build barriers that shouldn’t be built.   [33:01] Estie: What should someone...

If you love quotes, you’re going to love this episode! Harry Maziar, a seasoned sales expert, shares with us how he built up empires not only using sales strategies, but also an awful lot of straight forward common sense. But this is not just another episode on how to sell. Tune in for an episode peppered with genius quotes, some humorous, some discerning and some that will stick with you as you go about your day.   My Guest: Harry Maziar Harry Maziar (pronounced like “Frasier”) is an author and philanthropist whose career has combined family, business, and community. He served as President of Zep Manufacturing Company, a division of National Service Industries, for 27 years. During his tenure, Zep became an international leader in the specialty chemical industry. As a sales representative, Maziar was so successful he was named the company's first director of sales and he led 2,000 salespeople who produced double-digit growth for 25 straight years.   Maziar retired as Chairman of the Chemical Division of National Service, then a publicly traded NYSE company. Maziar jokes that he has failed retirement as he has busied himself with both for-profit and non-profit endeavors. He serves on various business and community boards, and has been active in a variety of philanthropic and social programs, including Junior Achievement of Atlanta, the Atlanta Humane Society, United Way of Metro Atlanta, and Kennesaw State University, where he continues to serve as the first Executive in Residence of the Coles College of Business.   One of his proudest achievements in retirement has been completion of his book Story Selling: Sage Advice and Common Sense About Sales and Success. A passion project aligned with Harry's mission of inspiring and empowering anyone to pursue their purpose in life (and succeed while doing it). Articles by and about Maziar have appeared in the Atlanta Business Chronicle, and he has been featured on Delta Air Lines' “Flight Talk.” Maziar earned a BBA degree from Georgia State University. Above all, Mr. Maziar and his wife, Sherry, treasure their family. Their three children and eight grandchildren have brought them unparalleled blessings and joy.   Episode Highlights:   [7:59] Sales people are not born. You don’t pick up birth announcements and see “Born today a salesperson”   [11:49] Estie: Where do you draw the line between persistent and harassment? Harry: Oh, it’s a very good question. And again, there’s not a hard and fast rule. You have to listen. If you sense that the prospect or the customer is impatient is saying that’s enough, whether he says it directly or not, then you know, it’s time to fold your book and say, “Look, I’ll be back in 30 days, I want to bring this to your attention. In the meantime, we’ll leave you this little brochure, or you’ll send a follow-up note or email. Let them know it’s not over, it just wasn’t now.   [18:33] Each letter ended with a little box at the end with a Harry’s hint, tagline. And in it was a little adage a little saying, some I would make up, some I stole off of church bulletin boards. Little catchy phrases, like “Selling is a trick but it isn’t trickery” or like, “The safest gamble of all is to take a chance on yourself” or “fight truth-decay”, or “When you put a limit on what you will do, you put a limit on what you can do” and “the only thing to try when all else fails, is try again”   [30:13]: You need to make sure you communicate with them. Morning, noon, and night, whether it be emails, whether it be letters, whether it be Twitter, I don’t care what you’ve got to stay in front of your reps. You’ve got to be accessible. So many people build barriers that shouldn’t be built.   [33:01] Estie: What should someone...

If you love quotes, you’re going to love this episode! Harry Maziar, a seasoned sales expert, shares with us how he built up empires not only using sales strategies, but also an awful lot of straight forward common sense. But this is not just another episode on how to sell. Tune in for an episode peppered with genius quotes, some humorous, some discerning and some that will stick with you as you go about your day.   My Guest: Harry Maziar Harry Maziar (pronounced like “Frasier”) is an author and philanthropist whose career has combined family, business, and community. He served as President of Zep Manufacturing Company, a division of National Service Industries, for 27 years. During his tenure, Zep became an international leader in the specialty chemical industry. As a sales representative, Maziar was so successful he was named the company's first director of sales and he led 2,000 salespeople who produced double-digit growth for 25 straight years.   Maziar retired as Chairman of the Chemical Division of National Service, then a publicly traded NYSE company. Maziar jokes that he has failed retirement as he has busied himself with both for-profit and non-profit endeavors. He serves on various business and community boards, and has been active in a variety of philanthropic and social programs, including Junior Achievement of Atlanta, the Atlanta Humane Society, United Way of Metro Atlanta, and Kennesaw State University, where he continues to serve as the first Executive in Residence of the Coles College of Business.   One of his proudest achievements in retirement has been completion of his book Story Selling: Sage Advice and Common Sense About Sales and Success. A passion project aligned with Harry's mission of inspiring and empowering anyone to pursue their purpose in life (and succeed while doing it). Articles by and about Maziar have appeared in the Atlanta Business Chronicle, and he has been featured on Delta Air Lines' “Flight Talk.” Maziar earned a BBA degree from Georgia State University. Above all, Mr. Maziar and his wife, Sherry, treasure their family. Their three children and eight grandchildren have brought them unparalleled blessings and joy.   Episode Highlights:   [7:59] Sales people are not born. You don’t pick up birth announcements and see “Born today a salesperson”   [11:49] Estie: Where do you draw the line between persistent and harassment? Harry: Oh, it’s a very good question. And again, there’s not a hard and fast rule. You have to listen. If you sense that the prospect or the customer is impatient is saying that’s enough, whether he says it directly or not, then you know, it’s time to fold your book and say, “Look, I’ll be back in 30 days, I want to bring this to your attention. In the meantime, we’ll leave you this little brochure, or you’ll send a follow-up note or email. Let them know it’s not over, it just wasn’t now.   [18:33] Each letter ended with a little box at the end with a Harry’s hint, tagline. And in it was a little adage a little saying, some I would make up, some I stole off of church bulletin boards. Little catchy phrases, like “Selling is a trick but it isn’t trickery” or like, “The safest gamble of all is to take a chance on yourself” or “fight truth-decay”, or “When you put a limit on what you will do, you put a limit on what you can do” and “the only thing to try when all else fails, is try again”   [30:13]: You need to make sure you communicate with them. Morning, noon, and night, whether it be emails, whether it be letters, whether it be Twitter, I don’t care what you’ve got to stay in front of your reps. You’ve got to be accessible. So many people build barriers that shouldn’t be built.   [33:01] Estie: What should someone...

This week, Rafal gets the rare occasion of sitting down face-to-face with someone and do an interview in person. Andy Green is a great if not sharky fellow, who helped me get over my PG rating for this podcast. So ... it's probably PG-13.   Highlights from this week's show include... Andy talks about BSides Atlanta and the labor of love that is getting a conference stood up We talk about conference drama - because we all need more of that in our lives Andy discusses academic programs, shaping young minds, and being a universally beloved professor (not) Guest: Mr. Andy Green ( @SecProfGreen ) - Andy is a lecturer of Information Security at Georgia's Kennesaw State University. When he's not running Atlanta's BSides ATL he teaches classes in the Information Security and Assurance degree program, in the Information Systems department of the Michael J. Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University.

KSU BrainLab On this week’s episode we sat down with Steve Krontz, Director of Innovation at the KSU BrainLab, located in the Coles College of Business. They’re doing some remarkable work, using brain activity studies to analyze how individuals react to a logo, or a flavor, or a host of business-related stimuli. Additionally, Steve and […] The post KSU BrainLab appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Show Notes: Overview of Episode #11. The following topics are covered: Three reasons why male listeners will want to tune into this podcast  Six internal barriers women face, which two are most prevalent and what you can do about them  Three external barriers women face, which one is most prevalent and what can be done about it.  What's the most important rule you should pay attention to, to win at the corporate game  Secrets to success from other successful leaders – one ‘secret' you should pay attention to, right now  Finally, important advice to remember Full Show Notes Here Contact Suzie Here   Topic #1: Interviewing Executive Director, Women's Leadership Center Lecturer, Executive MBA Program Michael J. Coles College of Business Kennesaw State University Erin Wolf     Timing on Recording: @ 3:05 --- Erin Wolf is a nationally-recognized speaker, executive coach and consultant in the areas of leadership development, diversity, organizational change, and organizational strategy. She has more than 25 years of experience and has worked for well-known firms such as Bain & Company, Goldman Sachs, Accenture and Salomon Brothers Inc. Erin is the Founding Director of The Coles College of Business Women's Leadership Center at Kennesaw State University where she develops and implements initiatives and connections that help women students and professionals reach their fullest leadership potential. She is also the Managing Partner of SuiteTrack, a firm dedicated to helping companies advance their female professionals and future leaders in the workplace. Her clients include companies such as The Home Depot, Whirlpool, UPS, Dow, Sears, American Express, Kimberly-Clark, Medical University of South Carolina, Equifax, Coca-Cola Enterprises, University of North Carolina, and many others. Erin currently sits on or has previously sat on the boards of Women's Leadership of Harvard University's Kennedy School,the Harvard Business School Club of Atlanta, The Atlanta Girls School, Homrich Berg Wealth Management, Girls Inc., and Girls on the Run   Timing on Recording: @ 4:45 --- Topic # 2:  Three Reasons Why Male Listeners Should Stay Tuned In to This Episode   1) Companies that have more diversity in leadership do better from a total return on sales and equity standpoint 2) If you manage women, this will help you help them 3) Leadership advice doesn't usually just apply to just men or women, guys could benefit from this information Timing on Recording: @ 6:25 --- Erin's Most Challenging Moment as a Leader; Her Most Rewarding Moment as a Leader; One Thing Most People Do Not Know About Her   Topic #3: The Top Six Internal Barriers Women Face, The Two That Are Most Prevalent, How to Overcome Timing on Recording: @ 16:00 ---   1) Self Doubt/Ambition Gap 2) Self-Promotion  ("If they cared, they'd know what I'm good at...") 3) Negotiate Less  ("I must be nice...") 4) Imposter Syndrome (We don't belong, We got there by chance, or luck. Read Sheryl Sandberg's book, Lean In - she talks about this.)  5) Risk Aversion 6) Thinking That Past Performance Is Just As Important as Others View of Your Future Potential  (What words are used you describe you?) The Two That Are Most Prevalent and What To Do About It Timing on Recording: 22:58 @  --- #1) Imposter Syndrome - Almost everyone experiences this. #2) Negotiation - If women do negotiate, we tend to ask for less. 20% of women do not negotiate at all. Men negotiate four to eight times more frequently. Could make a difference of over $1 million in salary over your career. -Talk to other women. Read books. Go to seminars. -Get a "Personal Board of Directors" - People you can go to get advice and honest feedback.  (men and women) -Talk about, get them out in the open, talk to your boss about it. -Organizations can set up formal mentoring programs.  -Individuals - find a mentor yourself.  Leaders - actively mentor another. Important to Remember:  These barriers do NOT indicate a defect or an inherent trait of women. Often times it's just the way you were brought up. "It is not that women were born differently, they were just raised differently."  You can unlearn these barriers.   Topic #4: The Top Three External Barriers Women Face, The One That Is Most Prevalent, How to Overcome Timing on Recording: @ 36:35--- 1) The Correlation Between Likability and Competence - the more competent a man is, the more likable he is; the more competent a woman is not seen as likable. 2) The Correlation Between Sponsorship and Similarity "I will advocate for the person who is most similar to me..."  An unconscious bias to pull up other people who look like them. 3) The Gender Discount - When a man helps a colleague out or goes to a child's game, they are congratulated.  If a women takes the time off, it's expected. The One That Is Most Prevalent and What To Do About It Timing on Recording: @ 42:18 --- The Correlation Between Sponsorship and Similarity. This hurts women the most, because it's not overt, it's unconscious. - Unconscious bias training - If you find you are being treated differently, vocalize it - Find out what the 'source of pride' areas are for your boss, show that you can meet your boss around his/her interest; find something to connect on, outside of work.   Topic #5: What type of resistance or negative/challenging comments do you typically hear from men or other women who don't believe that there are special barriers for woman?  What's your response? Timing on Recording: @ 48:20 --- Erin hears, "There is no bias in the workplace..." Belief that the overt bias is gone, not aware of unconscious bias. Harvard Implicit Bias Test Erin brings in facts and research to the discussion.   Topic #6: Why Does Erin Call The Rules in Her Book Lucky and What is the Most Important One? Timing on Recording: @ 52:05 --- Lessons from the Trenches, A Woman's Guide to Winning the Corporate Game You must understand the unwritten rules of business Most important rule: 'Learn the plays that make the game of business' "Understanding the rules will make you more emotionally intelligent."   Topic #7: In your other book you interview top female leaders and share their wisdom and insight.  What interview or story is your favorite?  Tell us about this and why you choose it. Timing on Recording: @ 58:00 --- If I Knew Then what I Know Now: Secrets to Success from Top Women Leaders Erin interviewed 21 female leaders in this book. Erin's favorite - "Don't Feel Guilty"    Find your passion - work needs to be a part of who you are; show your kids that you are proud of your work. Topic #8: Final Advice and How to Connect with Erin Timing on Recording: @ 1 hour 4 minutes --- Final Bit of Advice to Women:  Forget those childhood lessons. Forget that you are supposed to be one in the background supporting the person out doing things. Do what you want to do, put yourself out there and go for it. Final Bit of Advice to Men: Your job is to help your female direct reports is to help them get there and get noticed.  See the internal barriers and help them to navigate the barriers. Push them to go for the push assignments. ewolf3@kennesaw.edu Executive Leadership for Women Program at KSU     Subscribe via iTunes or Leave a Review Related Podcasts: How to Train and Retain the Millennial / Generation Y Employee Related Service: Workshops I Facilitate Schedule a Complimentary Consulting Call or Send Me Feedback: Contact Suzie STAY IN TOUCH: Are you a leader, trainer or consultant focused on building a Wake Up Eager Workforce?  Subscribe to this Podcast Here.   You can also sign up for monthly email updates, here.   Thank you for being a part of this!!  

Elizabeth Boyd, assistant professor of Management in the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship in the Michael J. Coles College of Business, received Outstanding Contribution Award in the Gender and Work Life Issues category. Her nomination noted, “She is an outstanding candidate because of the work she does with gender and the workplace as well as her research on work/life issues.”

Dr. Akiko Orita conducts research related to online privacy and identity. She received her M.A.in Media and Governance at Keio University, then served as a research associate working as an assistant of Professor Jun Murai to establish national IT strategy in Japan. She stood for the Diet election in 2002 as an official candidate appealing for individual control for privacy, but marked the third position. After earning her Ph.D. in Media and Governance at Keio University in 2007, she served as an assistant professor at Chuo Graduate School of Strategic Management, then moved to Keio University. In 2010, Dr. Orita was a member of a national high-level regulation reformation committee of IT strategic headquarters of Japan. Dr. Orita also has experience as a visiting assistant professor at Kennesaw State University in Georgia USA in 2011 teaching in the Computer Science and Information Systems Department. She has worked at Kanto Gakuin University since 2013. Dr. Mikako Ogawa completed her PhD (Media and Governance) in 2010 and an MBA in 2003 from Keio University after having worked as a system engineer for 8 years. Her research areas include information sharing in the food supply chain, food traceability, and communication issues between food companies and consumers. She is a member of the Association for Information Systems, Japan Society for Management Information, The Food System Research Association of Japan, and the Japan Society of Foodservice Studies. Dr. Don Amoroso is Professor of Information Systems at the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University. Dr. Donald Amoroso works with strategic innovation projects, especially information technology, in order to make changes in the competitive strategic environment and move organizations into a new space. Dr. Amoroso received his MBA and Ph.D. from the University of Georgia in 1984 and 1986, respectively, and has spent more than twenty-five years in higher education and industry. His experience includes working in GE Capital as a director of Enterprise Solutions and with Solista/Gartner Group as a consulting partner. Dr. Amoroso is currently working in Japan and the Philippines to consult with telecom organizations on consumer adoption and the mobile strategy ecosystem in Japan and the Philippines. He is working with colleagues at 12 Japanese and 6 Philippine universities to develop research on each of the components of the mobile ecosystem. He has worked with organizations in 17 countries on global issues related to strategy, innovation, technology and leadership and has published 62 refereed journal articles.

Dr. Akiko Orita conducts research related to online privacy and identity. She received her M.A.in Media and Governance at Keio University, then served as a research associate working as an assistant of Professor Jun Murai to establish national IT strategy in Japan. She stood for the Diet election in 2002 as an official candidate appealing for individual control for privacy, but marked the third position. After earning her Ph.D. in Media and Governance at Keio University in 2007, she served as an assistant professor at Chuo Graduate School of Strategic Management, then moved to Keio University. In 2010, Dr. Orita was a member of a national high-level regulation reformation committee of IT strategic headquarters of Japan. Dr. Orita also has experience as a visiting assistant professor at Kennesaw State University in Georgia USA in 2011 teaching in the Computer Science and Information Systems Department. She has worked at Kanto Gakuin University since 2013. Dr. Mikako Ogawa completed her PhD (Media and Governance) in 2010 and an MBA in 2003 from Keio University after having worked as a system engineer for 8 years. Her research areas include information sharing in the food supply chain, food traceability, and communication issues between food companies and consumers. She is a member of the Association for Information Systems, Japan Society for Management Information, The Food System Research Association of Japan, and the Japan Society of Foodservice Studies. Dr. Don Amoroso is Professor of Information Systems at the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University. Dr. Donald Amoroso works with strategic innovation projects, especially information technology, in order to make changes in the competitive strategic environment and move organizations into a new space. Dr. Amoroso received his MBA and Ph.D. from the University of Georgia in 1984 and 1986, respectively, and has spent more than twenty-five years in higher education and industry. His experience includes working in GE Capital as a director of Enterprise Solutions and with Solista/Gartner Group as a consulting partner. Dr. Amoroso is currently working in Japan and the Philippines to consult with telecom organizations on consumer adoption and the mobile strategy ecosystem in Japan and the Philippines. He is working with colleagues at 12 Japanese and 6 Philippine universities to develop research on each of the components of the mobile ecosystem. He has worked with organizations in 17 countries on global issues related to strategy, innovation, technology and leadership and has published 62 refereed journal articles.

Gil Weinberg Director, Georgia Tech Center for Music Technology 2013-2014 American Council on Education Fellow, speaks at the 152nd commencement ceremony. Coles College of Business and College of Science and Mathematics.

Gil Weinberg Director, Georgia Tech Center for Music Technology 2013-2014 American Council on Education Fellow, speaks at the 152nd commencement ceremony. Coles College of Business and College of Science and Mathematics.

Alvin Miles/KSU Coles College of Business Alvin joined the faculty at Kennesaw State University in 2009. He currently serves as the Director of the Award-winning Executive MBA Program and as a Lecturer of Management in the Coles College of Business. His teaching & research is focused in the areas of Team Effectiveness & Organizational Performance. […] The post Alvin Miles with KSU Coles College of Business and J. Patrick Bewley with Big Cloud Analytics appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Chris Cummiskey, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Economic Development speaks at the 2013 commencement ceremony for the College of the Arts, Coles College of Business, WellStar College of Health and Human Services and University College.

Chris Cummiskey, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Economic Development speaks at the 2013 commencement ceremony for the College of the Arts, Coles College of Business, WellStar College of Health and Human Services and University College.

Chris Cummiskey, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Economic Development speaks at the 2013 commencement ceremony for the College of the Arts, Coles College of Business, WellStar College of Health and Human Services and University College.

Speaker Shealynn Buck, M.D. Executive Director Employee Health Solutions DeKalb Medical addresses the graduation class of 2013 from the Coles College of Business, and College of Science and Mathematics.

Speaker Shealynn Buck, M.D. Executive Director Employee Health Solutions DeKalb Medical addresses the graduation class of 2013 from the Coles College of Business, and College of Science and Mathematics.

Shealynn Buck, M.D. Executive Director Employee Health Solutions DeKalb Medical addresses the 2013 graduation class from The Coles College of Business and College of Science and Mathematics

Dean and Professor of Biology School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Shepher University, Colleen J. Nolan, speaks at the 141st commencement ceremony for Coles College of Business.

KSU EMBA Welcomes Potential Students to the Executive MBA Program. Each year we admit one Executive MBA class directed to seasoned professionals from diverse backgrounds, institutions and professions. The program meets one-weekend a month (Saturday and Sunday), with some weekday work for special topic residencies. Students participate in team meetings and distance learning in between class sessions. This program format leads to the highly regarded, internationally accredited MBA degree from Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University. Attend an information session to learn more about the Coles difference and speak to faculty, staff and students.

At Kennesaw State University’s 137th graduation ceremony, President Papp introduces the speaker Dr. Kathy Schwaig, Dean, Coles College of Business. Degrees were awarded in Coles College of Business, Bagwell College of Education, College of Science and Mathematics, and University College.

At Kennesaw State University’s 137th graduation ceremony, President Papp introduces the speaker Dr. Kathy Schwaig, Dean, Coles College of Business. Degrees were awarded in Coles College of Business, Bagwell College of Education, College of Science and Mathematics, and University College.

Would you like to have a future in a field that does not think in black and white but thinks in color; that encourages use of your imagination and creativity; that helps people solve their problems and meet their goals; that specializes in building relationships; and can lead to a personally satisfying and financially rewarding career? If you said YES to any or all of the above questions, then you need to become a marketing or professional sales major.

At Kennesaw State University’s 133rd graduation ceremony, President Papp introduces the speaker Margaret R. DeFrancisco, President and CEO, Georgia Lottery Corporation. Degrees were awarded in the Coles College of Business.

At Kennesaw State University’s 133rd graduation ceremony, President Papp introduces the speaker Margaret R. DeFrancisco, President and CEO, Georgia Lottery Corporation. Degrees were awarded in the Coles College of Business.

At Kennesaw State University’s 129th graduation ceremony, President Papp introduces the speaker Tommy Bagwell, Trustee of Kennesaw State University. Degrees were awarded in Michael J. Coles College of Business and the Leland & Clarice C. Bagwell College of Education.

The Siegel Institute sponsors a panel discussion on "Sportsmanship: Players' and Fans' Ethical Responsibilities". Panel Discussants Vaughn Williams, KSU Athletics Director; Dr. H. Earl (Doc) Holliday, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership; Dr. Ralph Swearngin, Georgia High School Association; and Michael Shapiro, J.D., Instructor, Coles College of Business and Georgia Perimeter College will discuss sportsmanship with an emphasis on the ethical issues and responsibilities of both players and fans.

This is Kennesaw State University’s 124th graduation ceremony. President Papp introduces the speaker Erin Wolf, Managing Partner of SuiteTrack. The graduating schools were the Michael J. Coles College of Business, WellStar College of Health and Human Services, and University College

This is Kennesaw State University’s 123rd graduation ceremony. President Papp introduces the speaker Mark Wilson, founder and former CEO of Ryla, Inc. The graduating school was the Coles College of Business.

This is Kennesaw State University’s 121st graduation ceremony. President Papp introduces the speaker David Connell, president and CEO of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce. Degrees in Master's Programs and Innovative Doctorates were awarded to the Bagwell College of Education, WellStar College of Health and Human Services, Coles College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the College of Science and Mathematics.

At Kennesaw State University’s 118th graduation ceremony, President Papp introduces the speaker Katherine Kinnick, Professor of Communication. Degrees were awarded in the Michael J. Coles College of Business, College of Science & Mathematics and University College.

Ann Cramer, Director Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs for the Americas IBM Corporation, speaks at Kennesaw State's 115th Commencement Ceremony. She address graduates from College of The Arts, Michael J. Coles College of Business, WellStar College of Health and Human Services, and University College.

Erroll B. Davis Jr., Chancellor University System of Georgia, speaks at Kennesaw State University's 112nd Commencement Ceremony. Graduate from Michael J. Coles College of Business were recognized

Kennesaw, Ga. (Nov. 11, 2009) — A fly-in by an Army Blackhawk helicopter and the blessing of the flags highlighted Veterans Day ceremonies at Kennesaw State University. The event was sponsored by the KSU ROTC Club, the KSU Students in Free Enterprise Team and the KSU Veterans Club. “We invited all area veterans to join us to celebrate the Army’s Year of the Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) and honor them for their dedication to training and leading soldiers beneath their rank,” said faculty adviser Gary B. Roberts, professor of management and entrepreneurship in the Coles College of Business and an Army veteran of Vietnam and Operation Desert Storm. In keeping with the NCO theme, Sgt. Maj. Meinrad Kuettel of the 78th Aviation Troop Command of the Georgia Army National Guard gave the keynote speech, after which all veterans were invited to the stage for recognition of their service. Finally, Rev. Keith B. Whitmore, assistant bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta and a former Army chaplain, performed the blessing of the flags ceremony for those who brought an American flag. After the ceremony, guests were invited to get a closer look at the helicopter and a Humvee displayed on the Campus Green and talk with the soldiers who operate them. “As has become a tradition, the ceremony honored former Georgia Tech Army ROTC cadet, 1st Lt. Tyler Hall Brown, who was killed in Iraq in 2004, and all members of our armed forces who gave their lives in defense of our freedom and/or served honorably,” Roberts said.

Speaker Norman Radow‚ CEO‚ Radco and chairman‚ KSU Foundation addresses the graduation class of Spring 2009. This Spring Commencement was a part of a week long ceremony with more than 1,900 students to graduate from Kennesaw State. This is the first ceremony among three others this week, including its first graduate degree−only ceremony and the graduation of 20 Chinese government officials earning Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) degrees. In all‚ more than 1‚996 students will be receiving degrees this spring. Graduates from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences‚ the Bagwell College of Education‚ the WellStar College of Health and Human Services‚ the Coles College of Business‚ the College of Science and Mathematics‚ the College of the Arts‚ the University College and the Graduate College

Richard A. Anderson, Executive Director of Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, addresses the 2008 graduating class from The Coles College of Business. 515 graduates from the Michael J. Coles College of Business were honored.

Representative Earl Ehrhart, Chairman of the Georgia House of Representative Rules Comity, addresses the 2006 class from The Coles College of Business and The College of Science and Mathematics.

Hear what Alumni have to say about their KSU EMBA experience. Each year we admit one Executive MBA class directed to seasoned professionals from diverse backgrounds, institutions and professions. The program meets one-weekend a month (Saturday and Sunday), with some weekday work for special topic residencies. Students participate in team meetings and distance learning in between class sessions. This program format leads to the highly regarded, internationally accredited MBA degree from Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University. Attend an information session to learn more about the Coles difference and speak to faculty, staff and students.