Fuqua/Coach K Center on Leadership and Ethics (COLE)

CONGRATS TO Naismith Hall of Fame Coach (2001), Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski!!!! Coach K was recently honored with the 2025 Naismith Outstanding Contributor to Men's Basketball Award.    Mike Krzyzewski‘s contribution to the game of basketball is legendary and historic. His impact is not measured only in wins and losses but by the leaders whom he has developed both on and off the court. He does this not only by the intentional investment of his time and care, but also by holding himself with great discipline to serve as the type of leader others want to emulate. He also sees the leadership role as that of being a societal steward.   Our center -The Fuqua/Coach K Center on Leadership and Ethics- which bears his name, is proud to be front and center, to witness how his leadership-in-practice exceeds even his insightful writing and speaking about his leadership lessons. Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business   Congratulations Coach!!! https://lnkd.in/eite37BH Photo Credit: Naismith Awards

Congratulations to Asheesh Advani, (CEO, JA Worldwide) on your selection to the Thinkers50 #Leaders50 inaugural list. Asheesh Advani leads a global organization that makes modern achievement accessible for millions of teens because of a cohesive vision, focus on those they serve, and empowering the employees. Every good practice at the top - that’s Asheesh! #NonprofitLeadership #GlobalLeadership #GlobalImpact

Congratulations to COLE Advisory Board member, David Kohler (Chair & CEO, Kohler Co.) and the Kohler family on this great milestone – 151 years of “helping people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives”. We celebrate with you!!! #PositiveImpact #EnvironmentalStewardship #Celebrating151Years

“Business, Leadership, and Managing Transitions On and Off the Court” was the focus of the Fireside Chat with Mike "Coach K" Krzyzewski, as part of the 2024 IGNITE Speaker Series, convened by Jewish for Good. Coach K is the former Head Coach of Duke University's men’s basketball team and Professor of the Practice of Leadership at Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business. Sharing a few takeaways from the session moderated by COLE Faculty Director, Sim Sitkin, Michael W. Krzyzewski University Distinguished Professor, at Duke's Fuqua School of Business: 🔷 It is important to recognize and actively encourage those you lead to fully utilize their abilities. Often even the most talented individual do not fully recognize how much they can do. One of the leader’s jobs is not only to recognize talent but to provide the encouragement for individuals to feel and use their abilities. “I believe in you” is one of the most powerful things a leader can convey. 🔷 If you have been able to surround yourself with a capable team, you still need to actively empower them so they feel validated in taking initiative. Then the leader needs to be disciplined enough to actually let others lead by stepping back and valuing them taking over as much as they are able to. 🔷 Leaders need to be lifelong learners. Often those with more or different experiences from yours provide an opportunity to learn. Speaking with groups is another opportunity to learn about their situation – both in preparing for speaking to them and in interaction with them. Leading those from different generations is yet another opportunity to learn and grow. As a leader, continuing to grow personally is essential to remain effective. 🔷 Big egos are good and not a problem so long as the ego is “not about me” being so special, but instead “is about us” being special. A strong ego doesn’t need stroking or to be the center of attention but can focus on others or the group as-a-whole. 🔷 As a leader you should always be looking for places where you can “give back” – to your team, to your organization, to your community. This includes giving of yourself and giving financially where possible. But looking for places where you can make a distinctive difference is one of the obligations of leadership. #LessonsInLeadership Photo credit: Jewish for Good.

Who else made the 2024 #Leaders50 list? Deborah Liu, CEO of Ancestry. Deb Liu can scale value because she creates a culture of feedback and transparency, coupled with business excellence. When your people trust that you are helping them to become their best, you create an organization that becomes its best.   Congrats Deb on your selection to the Thinkers50 Leaders50 inaugural list.   #Impact #Excellence #Womenleaders

The Fuqua/Coach K Center on Leadership & Ethics (COLE) continued its "Leaders REAL TALK Series" with an insightful session on resilience, featuring CeCe Morken (former CEO of Headspace and Mental Fitness Advocate) and Rear Admiral Milton "Jamie" Sands (Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command). This exclusive event for COLE Leadership MBA Fellows (CLFs), at Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business, explored how leaders can cultivate grit and navigate adversity, both for themselves and their teams. Resilience is more than enduring hardship – it’s about thriving through it. CeCe and RADM Sands shared strategies to build resilience on both personal and organizational levels, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, mindfulness, and supporting others. Here are a few impactful takeaways: ⏺ Resilience takes time. Focus on being present and mindful in every interaction. ⏺ Vulnerability builds trust and strengthens team culture. When leaders are open, teams feel safe taking chances. ⏺ Routines matter. They bring balance, comfort, and structure in times of uncertainty. ⏺ "No" is a full sentence. Taking on too much can lead to burnout and set the wrong example for your team. ⏺ Support others by "lightening their invisible backpacks." Acknowledge their struggles and create a safe environment for authenticity. ⏺ Encourage a "learn it all" mindset rather than a "know it all" culture to foster growth and adaptability. This heartfelt conversation, guided by COLE Executive Director Sanyin Siang, challenged us to rethink how we approach resilience and the critical role leaders play in fostering it. What strategies help you stay resilient during challenging times? Share in the comments below! #leaders #resilience

COLE Advisory Board Member, Tarang Amin (Chairman & CEO, E.L.F. BEAUTY), was one of the 50 leaders named in Thinkers50’s #Leaders50 inaugural list of inspiring leaders from organizations worldwide. This recognition is a testament to the leaders who are setting the standard for what leadership means today. e.l.f. started with the democratization of beauty. Tarang then democratized access to equity where every employee is a shareholder, democratization of opportunity to public boards and to sports. With 23 consecutive quarters of growth, he’s proven that empowering others is not only great leadership but great business.   Congrats Tarang Amin!!! #EmpowerOthers #InspirationalLeadership

Developed by Thinkers50, the inaugural #Leaders50 list, was released on November 25. This uniquely curated biennial listing of 50 inspiring leaders from organizations worldwide, is a testament to the leaders who are setting the standard for what leadership means today. https://lnkd.in/dy9QaYka Great leadership is the ultimate hedge against the volatility and uncertainty of an exponentially changing world. Effective leaders multiply value for their organizations because they influence, empower and inspire others and create purpose-driven human-centric cultures. As societal stewards great leaders not only draw on great management thinking to change the world, they outpace the speed of change to create the future we all hope for. Congratulations to the 50 inspirational leaders that made the #Leaders50 list developed by Thinkers50. The Duke University’s Coach K Leadership & Ethics Center at the Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business is proud to be a partner with Thinkers50 on this curated list of inspiring leaders.

Counting down to November 25, when Thinkers50, the premier global ranking of management thinkers, will announce the Leaders50, a uniquely curated listing of 50 inspiring corporate and nonprofit leaders from organizations worldwide. The Fuqua/Coach K Center on Leadership and Ethics (COLE) is excited to be partnering with Thinkers50 on this curated listing of inspiring leaders, with The Leadership Consortium (TLC), Executive Excellence, Global Institute of Leadership & Technology, and the Institute for Competitiveness. Stay Tuned: https://lnkd.in/dy9QaYka #Leadership #PurposefulLeadership #InspirationalLeadership #Impactfulleaders

Today on Veterans Day, we celebrate our veterans and active-duty U.S. military service men and women. Thank you for your resilience, courage and your stewardship of our democracy. Since its inception in 2004, The Coach K Center on Leadership & Ethics (COLE) at Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business, has had a history of engaging with and learning from military leaders. Through these relationships, COLE fosters a cross-exchange of leadership ideas and insights, and as a result, bridging civilian and military relationship. An example is our recent conversation with GEN (Ret) Martin E. Dempsey, 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and COLE Advisory Board Member Emeritus. In this 30-minute conversation with Sanyin Siang, COLE Executive Director, GEN(R) Dempsey shares his leadership perspectives from the unique vantage point as both a military leader and the Chairman of USA Basketball. Watch the conversation, where he talks about Everyday Courage, Giving People Memories as a Way to Build Trust, Leadership as a Privilege and Making it Matter. https://lnkd.in/e5ADniqd Read COLE’s e-newsletter for more leadership insights from the military-affiliated members of the COLE Advisory Board and our Distinguished Fellows. https://lnkd.in/ebTe9xnr #VeteransDay2024