Reach out to say hello to the new leadership Spend 18 months with someone and you’re bound to form a bond. Over the course of their studies, students in the Executive MBA program at the Daniels College of Business have always developed a strong relationship with the...
Executive MBA Articles
A Philanthropic Spirit
Executive MBA alumna Leslie Howard gives back to propel students forward When Leslie Howard (MBA 2003) used to walk the halls of the Daniels building, she would read the quotes on the walls from the College’s namesake, Bill Daniels, and feel a sense of awe for the...
Alumna Fashions a New Style of Arts Education
Skye Barker Maa’s network of companies offers theater, music, photography and more Harry Potter has his “Room of Requirement,” a space at Hogwarts that transforms into whatever he needs it to be. Skye Barker Maa has Factory Five Five. At 10255 E. 25th Ave. in Aurora,...
Philanthropic Faculty
Highlighting the longstanding generosity of two Daniels faculty members and their families For Kerry Plemmons and Scott Toney, Daniels’ vision— pioneering business for the public good—is more than just a phrase. It’s a way of being. A guiding mantra they both take to...
Daniels Alum Helps Make Soccer Accessible for Aurora Kids
Executive MBA leads way to create Soccer City Aurora If writer and self-described sage Malcolm Gladwell is right, 10,000 hours of practice will make you a world-class soccer player. If James Davies is right, kids in the United States are getting nowhere close to that...
Going the Extra Mile
Executive MBA alumna shares her extraordinary career and full life Mary Rhinehart isn’t someone who takes shortcuts. The chairman of the board of Johns Manville (JM) puts in the hard work in every aspect of life—career, family, health and wellness—and reaps the...
The Value of Emotional Intelligence During Crises
A Q&A with Director of MBA Global Programs Amanda Cahal Shortly after the unsettling reality of the COVID-19 pandemic hit, employers and employees worldwide began facing raw and difficult emotions. Amanda Cahal, director of Global Programs for Daniels’ Executive...
The New Normal: 7 Tips for Effective Leadership During the COVID-19 Crisis
Let’s face it: The world has changed. The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging us in unimaginable ways and business leaders are no exception. What does it take to be an effective leader in the current crisis? Here are my top seven tips: Tip #1: Hone your communication...
Capturing the ‘Ace of Spades’
Former Special Operations Officer Eric Maddox reveals the surprising interrogation technique that led to the capture of ‘Ace of Spades’ Saddam Hussein Ninety minutes. That’s how long it took Eric Maddox to find out where the former leader of Iraq Saddam Hussein was...










