College of Business Dean Lynne Richardson’s weekly column in The Free Lance-Star discusses the importance of following your dreams. Read BELIEVE AND PERSEVERE. Many years ago, I had a colleague whose husband was part of the coaching staff of a women’s Division I basketball team. He was good at his job, but had a dream […]
College of Business Dean Lynne Richardson’s weekly column in The Free Lance-Star discusses people who aren’t approachable in the workplace. Read DO YOU HAVE A ‘NO’ FACE OR A ‘YES’ FACE? I recently heard an impactful story. Perhaps it might touch you. Thomas Jefferson was traveling by horseback with a group of colleagues. As […]
College of Business Dean Lynne Richardson’s weekly column in The Free Lance-Star discusses why you should LISTEN TO YOUR GUT. WE ALL have gut feelings. But how often do we follow them? I’m amazed at how people do something that will probably not be in their best interest and later say they knew it was a […]
Adulting is HARD, and one of the hardest parts is learning money management. That’s why the College of Business is introducing a new program called Money Matters to teach students (and faculty and staff!) some of the basics! Topics include budgeting, saving, loans, insurance, taxes, and more. These sessions are free to attend and led by UMW […]
College of Business Dean Lynne Richardson’s weekly column in The Free Lance-Star discusses how SHOWING APPRECIATION MATTERS. ADAM GRANT, author of the bestselling book “Give and Take,” says, “A sense of appreciation is the single most sustainable motivator at work.” The key word in that sentence is “sustainable.” In psychology, we talk about extrinsic and […]