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Scotty Bartlett ’26, former U.S. Army Aviation Officer
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Leadership in Action: CBS Veterans Making Their Mark

This Veterans Day, Columbia Business School celebrates the veteran students who bring leadership and service to our community. Meet U.S. Army veteran and MBA candidate Scotty Bartlett ’26, whose journey from Blackhawk pilot to future investment banker reflects the strength and spirit of CBS veterans.
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Auditorium. Photo Credit: Frank Oudeman.
As the Leader, Leadership, Organizations
As the Leader

As the Leader, “Keep the Message Simple so Everyone Can Understand It and Act on It.”

Pam Fields, former chief executive officer of Stetson Worldwide Inc. and mentor at The ExCo Group, talks to Columbia Business School's future leaders about what really matters for a successful and fulfilling career—transparency, ownership, and networking.
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As the Leader, Leadership, Organizations
As the Leader

As the Leader, “It’s Important to Have a Clear and Easily Understandable Vision”

Dr. Dara Richardson-Heron, former chief patient officer of Pfizer and current executive coach at The ExCo Group, is a treasure trove of lived experience and helpful advice for motivated future business leaders. 
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James Comey pictured
As the Leader, Leadership, Organizations
As the Leader

As the Leader, “You Have to Care What People Think, But You Can’t Care Too Much, or You’ll Be Overwhelmed”

James Comey, the former director of the FBI who is currently serving as a distinguished fellow of the Reuben Mark Initiative for Organizational Character and Leadership at Columbia Law School, shared his key insights on leadership.
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As the Leader

As the Leader, “It’s All About Building Personal Connections and Trust”

Kristin Bresnahan, general counsel and chief people officer at plant-based dairy company Nobell Foods and former co-director of the Reuben Mark Initiative for Organizational Character and Leadership at Columbia Law School, shared memorable insights on leadership and building a career. 
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As the Leader, “I Believe the Most Important Skill of Leadership is the Ability to Have Courageous Conversations”

Vicki Kroviak, founder and chief executive officer of Acorn Health, is clear about what drives her company’s organizational success—striving for an authentic culture and values system, pushing women to the top, and not shying away from the hard conversations.
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Auditorium. Photo Credit: Frank Oudeman
As the Leader, Leadership, Organizations
As the Leader

As the Leader, “You Have to be Different Things to Different People at Different Times”

David Ehrenberg, chief executive officer of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation, shares candidly about leading through crises with humility, pivoting during the economic shutdown, and cultivating a strong corporate culture.
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Auditorium. Photo Credit: Frank Oudeman.
As the Leader, Leadership, Organizations
As the Leader

As the Leader, "It's About Learning to Adjust and Pushing Yourself to do Things Differently"

Ritva Sotamaa, chief legal officer of Unilever, opens up about her upbringing in Finland, molding the culture of a global organization, and what she looks for in new hires.
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As the Leader, Leadership, Organizations
As the Leader

As the Leader, “It’s Super-Important to have Empathy”

Marie Oh Huber, senior vice president and chief legal officer of eBay, talks impacts of the pandemic and the ongoing social justice movement and explains why speaking up is one of the best things you can do for your career.
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Auditorium. Photo Credit: Frank Oudeman.
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As the Leader

As the Leader, I Believe “Transparency, Integrity, and Inclusiveness Should Come Out of a Company's Culture”

Elizabeth Moore, former senior vice president and general counsel at Consolidated Edison, discusses her early influences, the values she leans on as a leader in challenging moments, and the work it takes to build an honest and diverse corporate culture.
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