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For Michael Leeds, it’s Values, Not Medals, That Matter Most

May 4, 2022

As honors Leeds at graduation, he’s more proud of a business school that prizes ethics, diversity and responsibility. Michael Leeds speaks at an event on the Boulder campus. When he and his family made the naming gift to the university’s business school, “we heard ‘business ethics’ was an...

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Podcast: A Known Commodity. (Or Perhaps Not)

May 4, 2022

They say what you don’t know can’t hurt you—but what could you do if you knew more? The answer, according to research from Leeds professor Phillip Fernbach, lies in overcoming the “knowledge illusion” by understanding what we don’t know to become better leaders and teammates. Fernbach visited the Leeds Business...

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Leeds Class of 2022 Prepares to Create Impact in Sustainability, Finance, Real Estate and Beyond

May 3, 2022

Leadership roles and internships prepare students to make a splash at businesses in Colorado and beyond. Graduates from the Leeds Class of 2022 are going on to work at companies such as L'Oreal, Disney and Morgan Stanley. Thanks to her Leeds education, Amber Hughes is going from building dynasties to...

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How Diversity Makes Business (and Leeds) Better

April 25, 2022

Leeds is building a pipeline of leaders who will change the face of business. Time and again, studies have shown that companies driven by diverse leadership teams are more likely to outperform their less diverse peers on profitability. Diverse perspectives foster innovation, creativity and empathy in ways that homogenous teams...

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‘The Future Is Bright’: Case Competition Gives Boulder Tech Company Valuable DEI Insights

April 21, 2022

Optera taps Leeds underclassmen in helping it attract and retain diverse talent as it grows. Grace Vaughn walks a panel of judges, including two alumni from Optera, through her team's recommendations for how the company can improve its diversity talent pipeline. 'You're a data company. You know how to...

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Podcast: Single, Don't Want to Mingle? You're Not Alone

April 6, 2022

This one’s for all the single ladies—and gents. A rise of singles in the marketplace presents both an opportunity and a challenge for businesses, which will either adapt to a world where everything—from consumer trends and buyer behaviors, to working spaces and hours—must be rethought, or risk losing a large,...

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The Leeds Business Confidence Index (LBCI) Q2 2022

April 1, 2022

Download The Leeds Business Confidence Index (LBCI) Q2 2022 Business confidence slipped ahead of Q2 2022, but still remained positive, with industry leaders citing the Russia/Ukraine conflict and inflation as the primary concerns looking ahead to the new quarter. All components of the index decreased ahead of the second quarter...

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Lecture Series Honors Alumnus Who Was ‘A Presence—Not Just in Size, But in Terms of His Voice’

March 31, 2022

Leeds professor delivers inaugural talk in Steven Lindstrom Pardo Memorial Finance Lecture Series. Leeds professor Shaun Davies opened his talk by explaining the daunting research and publication process, as well as the value new research offers to a classroom. He also shared stories of his friendship with Steve Pardo, his...

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Rising Recruiter Reputation Powers Leeds’ Jump in U.S. News MBA Rankings

March 29, 2022

Full-time Leeds MBA rises to #36 among public business schools. It’s not just prospective students who are realizing the incredible value of a Leeds MBA . Corporate recruiters are starting to better appreciate how the blend of skills baked into graduate business programs at the University of Colorado Boulder prepares...

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Honors Leeds Dean, ‘An Incredible Mentor and Advisor,’ with Excellence in Leadership Award

March 26, 2022

Matusik recognized for the vision and leadership she’s brought to the business school at Boulder​. Dean Sharon Matusik, right, listens as Todd Saliman, president of the University of Colorado, recognizes her as the winner of the Excellence in Leadership Award. ‘You’ve made the Leeds School into an amazing place...

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