"Aaron Klein elucidated the consequences and causes of the 2007-2008 financial crisis by detailing how the “perfect storm” of factors combined led to the financial crisis. In particular, he focused on the convergence of the housing bubble and the proliferation of new financial instruments that decoupled loan repayment from profitability origination."...
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October 25, 2017
"Ample social science literature indicates that confident leaders’ faith in their own ideas inspires others to support them. What’s more, compliance with one leader’s vision can be an efficient way to run an organization."...
October 22, 2017
"In honor of 2017 Constitution Day, the Rockefeller Center hosted Professor Moon Duchin of Tufts University, who gave a presentation on the impact of geometry in the determination of voting districts and the larger implications for political representation."...
October 21, 2017
Josh Schiefelbein ’14 reflects on how his experience with the Rockefeller Center, specifically with the Management & Leadership Development Program, have influenced his professional life post-graduation....
October 20, 2017
"My philosophy of leadership begins: 'A good leader is present in mind, body, and spirit—be here now. She brings energy, enthusiasm, intensity, and intentionality to all her actions. She motivates and inspires others to be their best selves.'"...
October 06, 2017
A participant in Spring 2016’s MLDP program, Ashley Dotson ’18 looks back on her experience as one that helped shape her confidence in networking and working in a team environment....
October 05, 2017
"As current leaders on this campus and as future leaders who are about to enter the real world, we were also shown how important stories can be in conveying a message. Growing up in a world of big data, we tend to move towards numbers to prove a point rather than utilizing the narrative."...
October 02, 2017
On September 14th, Jay Davis ’90, the coordinator for the First Year Student Enrichment Program and the King Scholars Program, shared valuable words of wisdom with respect to the flexibility and thoughtful reflection with the Rockefeller Leadership Fellows....
October 02, 2017
"I left the training feeling full of energy and extremely motivated to share what I learned with the rest of the Oxfam Club at Dartmouth so we can start the 2017-2018 academic year with a bang. "...
October 01, 2017
The Rockefeller Center is proud to introduce the Class of 2018 Rockefeller Leadership Fellows. Over the course of the academic year, Fellows examine their skills, qualities, and attributes as leaders, and analyze how these influence both their personal and professional growth.