Posts by SAM Headquarters
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Honor the Legacy and Empower the Future.
Nominations Now Open for the 2025 SAM International and Social Impact Awards The Society for Advancement of Management (SAM) is proud to open nominations for the 2025 Awards Season, a […]
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Investing in Tomorrow’s Leaders: Introducing the Pillars of Progress Monthly Support Program
At the Society for Advancement of Management (SAM), our mission has always been rooted in developing ethical, forward-thinking leaders who are ready to meet the challenges of a changing world. […]
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Leadership Links #7
This week’s roundup covers five major leadership changes shaping strategy across global consumer goods, technology, energy, insurance, and quick-service restaurants. You’ll read why Diageo’s CEO departure signals a push for cost discipline, how Snowflake is aligning its growth roadmap around AI and efficiency, and what Tamboran’s leadership shake-up means for stakeholder oversight. We also explore Munich Re’s carefully managed CEO succession and Subway’s choice of a franchise veteran to drive its modernization efforts.
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Leadership Links #6
Discover five CEO appointments reshaping strategy across key industries from life sciences to automotive and get insights to guide your boardroom decisions.
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Leadership Links #5
Discover five essential corporate governance updates including rising board-CEO conflicts, Tesla shareholder actions, and leadership shifts at X and BP. Gain strategic insights to strengthen board oversight and drive long-term value. Stay ahead of investor-driven boardroom trends and governance best practices.
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Leadership Links #4
Explore Boeing’s new Defense leader, Kering’s fresh CEO pick, Intel’s strategic realignments, Barclays’ co-COO model, and Hibernian FC’s commercial CEO hire.
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Leadership Links – #3
Leadership Links #3 brings you five essential insights on boardroom culture clashes, authentic DEI strategies, phased leadership transitions, sustainability as resilience, and broader talent oversight.
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Leadership Links – #2
Discover five essential insights on shareholder activism in Japan, AI-focused restructuring at Accenture, record S&P 500 CEO turnover, leaner management layers, and Alphabet’s AGM outcomes to guide your leadership strategy.
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Why “Managing Healthy Organizations” Sets the Stage for SAM 2026
Our 2026 theme, Advancing Management: Managing Healthy Organizations, focuses on how managers, educators, and students can help create work environments that balance accountability, clarity, and well-being. From operations to culture, leadership to learning, we’re inviting a wide range of voices to explore how organizations stay resilient, responsive, and people-focused.
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Leadership Links – #1
In a business landscape increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, workforce evolution, and global uncertainty, today’s leaders must stay informed and adaptable. This edition of Leadership Links brings together essential articles and resources that explore the future of work, the rise of agentic AI, and the tools needed to shape high-performance teams. Whether you’re refining your HR strategy or navigating workforce transformation, each link below offers timely insights that can help you lead with clarity and foresight. Use these resources to challenge your assumptions, realign your priorities, and make smarter, people-centered decisions.
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President Hank Johnson’s Inaugural Message
Dear SAM Members, I am humbled and honored to address you for the first time as President of the Society for the Advancement of Management (SAM). It is with immense gratitude that […]
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SAM Spotlight: Shelby Perry Recognized as a Business Woman to Watch
At the Society for Advancement of Management, we take pride in celebrating members who go beyond expectations to lead with impact, purpose, and heart. That’s why we’re thrilled to share that Shelby Perry, adjunct professor at the New England Institute of Technology and an active SAM member, has been recognized by Providence Business News (PBN) as part of its 2025 Business Women Awards.
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SAM Board Re-Elects Ally Dolan to Leadership Post
The Society for Advancement of Management (SAM), a leading nonprofit organization founded in 1912 to advance the practice and study of management, proudly announces the re-election of Ally Dolan as National Secretary for a second two-year term.
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SAM Board Re-Elects Mikala Groshong to Leadership Post
The Society for Advancement of Management (SAM), the nation’s oldest professional management organization founded in 1912, is pleased to announce the re-election of Mikala Groshong as Treasurer for a second two-year term.
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SAM Board Elects Bob Garner to Leadership Post
The Society for Advancement of Management (SAM), one of the nation’s oldest professional management organizations, proudly announces the election of Bob Garner as its new Second Vice President.
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Ally Dolan Receives Inaugural SAM GOLD Award for Early-Career Excellence
The Society for Advancement of Management proudly honored Ally Dolan with the inaugural Graduate of the Last Decade Award at the 80th Annual International Business Conference, held in Tallahassee, Florida. This prestigious recognition is presented to an early-career professional who has completed their degree within the last ten years and has made outstanding contributions to the field of management while upholding the highest standards of ethics and social responsibility.
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Alan Resnick Receives SAM Advancement of Management Award in Strategic Management
The Society for Advancement of Management is proud to honor Alan Resnick with the prestigious SAM Advancement of Management Award in Strategic Management. This recognition celebrates Mr. Resnick’s extraordinary contributions to the field of strategic planning and his lasting impact on higher education institutions across the country.
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Dr. Susan S. Fiorito Presented with SAM Advancement of Management Award in Management Education
The Society for Advancement of Management proudly honored Dr. Susan S. Fiorito with the 2025 Phil Carroll Advancement of Management Award in Management Education during the SAM International Business Conference held at Florida State University on March 22, 2025.
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Stephen F. Austin State University Named Top Large Chapter in SAM’s 2025 Campus Chapter Performance Program
The Society for Advancement of Management is proud to recognize Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU) as the first-place winner in the Large Chapter Division of the 2025 Campus Chapter Performance Program. This prestigious recognition celebrates the chapter’s outstanding commitment to leadership, community involvement, and professional development throughout the 2024 to 2025 academic year.
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New England Institute of Technology Chapter Earns Second Place in SAM Campus Chapter Performance Program
The Society for Advancement of Management proudly celebrates the achievements of the New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) Collegiate Chapter, which was named Second Place Winner in the Large Chapter Division of the 2025 Campus Chapter Performance Program. This national recognition honors the chapter’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and student engagement in the management field.
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Valdosta State University’s SAM Chapter Earns National Recognition in Large Chapter Division
The Society for Advancement of Management is proud to recognize the Valdosta State University Collegiate Chapter for placing third in the large chapter division of the 2025 Campus Chapter Performance Program. This national recognition honors chapters that demonstrate outstanding leadership, programming, and professional development throughout the academic year.
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Florida State University Named Top Small Chapter in SAM’s Campus Chapter Performance Program
The Society for Advancement of Management is proud to recognize Florida State University as the first-place recipient in the Small Chapter Division of the 2025 Campus Chapter Performance Program. Under the dedicated guidance of Chapter Advisor Bob Garner, FSU’s SAM chapter demonstrated exceptional leadership, consistent engagement, and a heartfelt commitment to community service throughout the academic year.
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Ohio Northern University Named Second Place Winner in SAM Campus Chapter Performance Program – Small Chapter Division
The Society for Advancement of Management is proud to recognize the Ohio Northern University Collegiate Chapter for earning Second Place in the Small Chapter Division of the 2025 Campus Chapter Performance Program. This national honor reflects the chapter’s unwavering commitment to student leadership, professional development, and community engagement throughout the academic year.
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Bob Garner Honored with SAM Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award
The Society for Advancement of Management is proud to recognize Bob Garner of Florida State University as the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award. A guiding force for the FSU SAM Chapter, Bob exemplifies what it means to lead with integrity, compassion, and purpose.
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Dr. Gina Harden Recognized with SAM Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award
The Society for Advancement of Management is proud to honor Dr. Gina Harden as a recipient of the 2025 SAM Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award. This recognition celebrates her unwavering dedication, enthusiastic leadership, and meaningful mentorship that have profoundly shaped the experiences of her students and the success of her SAM Chapter.