News and events

As the United States entered another election season, the merits and drawbacks of globalization were again being debated by the presidential candidates. With the passing of the Brexit vote and Donald Trump’s America First doctrine, protectionist policies have become more prevalent, challenging globalization. Arthur Cyr, professor of political science and director of the International Political Economy Program at Carthage College, takes a look at globalization, how it is affected by protectionist trade policies, how the United States and the world will be affected by such policies, and if globalization really is at an end or if it is in need of a refresh.

Over-confidence repels, under-confidence stalls and Authentic Confidence attracts. How do you attract what you want? Ben Fauske, Center for Exceptional Leadership facilitator and author of “Authentic Confidence,” will share insights from brand-new research on confidence and the role gender plays in this Inspirational Leadership Series seminar. Billy Korinko ’09, director of the St. Norbert College Cassandra Voss Center, will explain how dominant ideas about gender have an impact on our self-perceived strengths and weaknesses. Vicki Updike from New Sage Strategies also will share her in-depth experience.

The United Kingdom formally left the European Union at the start of 2021. Neil McGarvey, senior teaching fellow at the University of Strathclyde-Glasgow, discusses the split from the EU and what that might mean for the future. What does the future of Europe and the UK look like? Will the UK survive a possible Scottish vote to leave? Who will step up and take command of Europe now that Angela Merkel is out of the spotlight?

The foundation of great communication is understanding and applying the effective communication formula: inform, influence, inspire, entertain. Denise Thomas, president and owner of The Effective Communication Coach LLC, will help you understand the value of applying the formula in your day-to-day interactions.

The COVID-19 crisis has put a massive strain on what was growing a positive economic and political relationship between China and the continent of Africa. As Chinese President Xi Jinping’s centerpiece “Belt and Road initiative” continues to expand Chinese power, the response to the spread of COVID-19, as well as the African government’s growing debt to China, has seen pushback. Allen Xiao, geography Ph.D. candidate at UW-Madison, discusses the growing economic and political issues between China and Africa.

There’s nothing more human than using our brains at work to think differently, lead change and spark innovation — but it’s not easy. Constant states of change and continued uncertainty cause distractions and stress that can take the smartest, most engaged leader and their employees off course. Join Jeff Nally, executive coach, speaker and author, to learn brain-based solutions to lead change and manage the emotional rollercoaster of today’s challenges for yourself and your team.