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September 24, 2025Leaders Leading Badly

By Dr. Scott. One of the many constants when it comes to thinking about leadership is that leadership is something we all recognize when we see it. And, that goes for both good leadership and bad leadership. When someone is an effective leader, we know it instantly. They praise others. They communicate well. They earn respect and elevate those around them. The same goes for bad leadership. Bad leaders typically communicate poorly, assign blame on others, and either micromanage or disappear. Another one of those constants relating to leadership is that I am probably, as they say, preaching to the choir. We’ve all experienced both good and bad leadership first hand. In all likelihood, as leaders ourselves, we’ve led effectively at times and other times we’ve led badly. Good leaders, though, learn from both their triumphs and their mistakes and prepare themselves to be more effective the next time they encounter a similar situati... Read more

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September 04, 2025Corporate Security Case Study: Rick Rescorla

By: Dr. Ken Gemlich You may be asking yourself, “who is Rick Rescorla?” In this blog, we’ll answer just that as we take a look at Rescorla’s life, training, and contributions to corporate security. Specifically, we’ll examine his decisive actions that saved thousands of lives during the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center. Early Life and Service Though Rick Rescorla is not universally well known, he was a decorated, three-time hero. Rescorla started off life in 1939, in Hayle, United Kingdom. His hometown, during World War 2, teemed with American soldiers preparing for the Normandy landings. Richard idolized these soldiers and wanted to grow up and be one. Following his boyhood dreams, at age 16, Rescorla left home and joined the British Army as a paratrooper and went on to serve during the Cyprus emergency that occurred from 1957-1960. After his service, he left England to become a police officer in Rhodesia, where he met American Soldiers who tried to c... Read more

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June 23, 2025New AI Certificates Added

Throughout June 2025 MEG, through the Madison School of Professional Development, has launched several new certificate programs in information technology and now Artificial Intelligence. Last week, MEG President, Dr. Robin Westerik, together with Dr. Jeevan D'Souza, the developer and lead faciltiator for the new programs, released a statement regarding the new programs in AI. Of the programs, Westerik commented, "whether curious about AI, considering an AI driven career path, or just looking to maximize AI applications, these programs provide that foundation you need." Learn more about the new programs: Artificial Intelligence Foundations Data Science Foundations Read the full press release . ... Read more