Service Academies Leadership Program

Each spring, four to six Wake Forest undergraduate business students are chosen to represent their school during student leadership conferences at the United States (U.S.) Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the Citadel, and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

Celine Olcott (BS '17), McDonald Cadet Leadership Conference U.S. Military Academy at West Point

Ethical Leadership in Action

"Improvement through action can only go so far. To become a more ethical leader, I use thoughtful planning and reflection tools such as the Ethical Decision Action Model to make my efforts more successful."

Darren Pierce (MBA '16), Vice President, ZRS Management

Ethics and Leadership Debate Team

"Processing ethical dilemmas challenged us and brought a whole new understanding into our classroom and leadership experience."

Paul Okoyeh ('17), Ethics and Leadership Debate Team Member

OUR PRODUCTS

Honorable represents the quality the center strives to develop including the ability to lead ethically and exhibit personal strengths. The center supports the School of Business mission through building learning experiences to develop business leaders who achieve results with integrity.

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Ethical Decision-Making In Action tools assist business leaders in systematically thinking through an ethical dilemma to fully understand the complexities and creating an action plan to resolve the issue.

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Once a team is operating, diagnostic tools help teams navigate through difficulties and capitalize on strengths. Through enhancing team development, leaders operate from higher forms of leadership while demonstrating character.

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IN THE NEWS

Ethics and Leadership Debate Team Qualify for Nationals


On November 19, the Wake Forest Ethics and Leadership Debate team competed in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Ethics Bowl held at Clemson University.  Colleges and universities included in the competition were: Campbell University Coastal Carolina University Clemson University Hollins University Lynchburg College St. Mary’s College of Maryland Swarthmore College University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill  … Continue reading Ethics and Leadership Debate Team Qualify for Nationals

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The Impact of Servant Leadership


Wake Forest alum Cameron Kent, main news anchor at WXII-TV spoke about servant leadership and its impact. Kent’s talk was sponsored by the Center for Leadership and Character, and held October 28 in Farrell Hall.

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CLC Sponsors Habitat Day to Serve Local Veteran


On Wednesday, September 28, the CLC sponsored a Habitat work day to serve a local veteran in need.  The homeowner, Mr. Wilson, is a veteran of the US Army, served during World War II and later was an employee of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company. Staff and faculty joined in the efforts. This day’s 12-person effort also included … Continue reading CLC Sponsors Habitat Day to Serve Local Veteran

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CEO Linda Hudson Shares Critical Leadership Traits


Wake Forest University welcomed Linda Hudson to the Charlotte Center on June 9th to share insights about the key traits of leadership. Hudson is the CEO of the Cardea Group, and her career in the defense, aerospace and security industries has spanned 42 years.

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Wake Forest Well Represented at 2016 Service Academies Leadership Conferences


Wake Forest University and the School of Business were well represented at four service academy leadership conferences in 2106. Five School of Business juniors and seniors attended leadership conferences and symposia at the United States Naval Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, The Citadel, and The United States Military Academy at West Point.

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How Serving Changes Lives: MA Student William Hawks’ Life Story and Servant Leadership


In it's semi-annual pro-humanitate reflection event, the Center for Leadership and Character invited William C. Hawks, MA ‘16, to share his impactful story of resourcefulness and determination in the face of homelessness and a childhood filled with uncertainty.

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VIDEO LIBRARY

Cameron Kent on Servant Leadership


In a servant leadership reflection, Cameron Kent shares his decades of experiences with Habit for Humanity and other service organizations.

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“Being Honorable is a Program Focus”


WFUSB alumni comment on the impact of integrating “honorable” attributes into the classroom.

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“Being Honorable: Insights from Alumni”


WFUSB alumi offer insights on being honorable including leading ethically and developing personal strengths as an important part of business education.

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“Honorable in the Classroom”


Insights on honorable attributes from WFUSB alumni show how faculty bring leading ethically and exhibiting personal strengths into the classroom.

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MA and MSA program graduate offers reflections leadership in the classroom.


“How Faculty Can Engage International Students in Developing Lead Ethically and Personal Strenghts” http://clc.business.wfu.edu/module/engage_students/  

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“Networking: The Gift of Your Authentic Self”


Sam Leonard Beck, Director of Student and Professional Development Ernst & Young Professional Development Center, Wake Forest University School of Business. Sam Beck discusses how authenticity in networking can result in meaningful connections with others. Talk delivered March 4, 2014 at Wake Forest School of Business

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