FOR AND BY BUSINESS STUDENTS
Winter Issue
WHAT TYPE OF LEADER ARE YOU?
2014
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E H T D N I H E B S E I D A L E E H C T N E R E F N O C Y R A D N E L EG BROOKE ROSE: MAKING A DIFFERENCE THROUGH LEADERSHIP
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ALL ABOUT THE HOLIDAYS & ALL ABOUT COFFEE
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CONTRIBUTORS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Rachel Lee
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CONTENT EDITORS Kawthara Shire Lindsay Hofer WRITERS Elnur Kasumov Felicia Liang Garry Deng Ilhaam Jiwaji James Lo Kyra Cusveller Rebecca Okrainec Roshni Parhar Thomas Yonan Travis Garner Tsega MacDonald
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THE ART OF BEING TRENDY than just a suit
FASHION TRENDS
ART DIRECTOR Carol Wong DESIGNERS Bonnie Truong Christina Stefaniuk Deanna Bains Erin Struble Michael Baker Shannon Fidler Shirley Du PHOTOGRAPY COORDINATOR Galee Khau PHOTOGRAPHERS Arianna Biasini Carissa Tham Cassian Soltykevych Deanna Bains Felicia Liang Leslie Chiang Michael Zhang
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BROOKE ROSE
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CAN LEADERSHIP BE TAUGHT?
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A LEADER’S BODY LANGUAGE
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ADAM DANYLEYKO The fearless captain of JDC West
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POWER, POINT & SHOOT
EXTERNAL RELATIONS
THOUGHT VS. THOUGHT
NETWORKING SMARTS
EVENTS COORDINATOR Zhayate Meng MARKETING COORDINATOR Amy Yang
BRITTANY AND KRISTIANN TALK RMBS
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Kevin Paul Espenido
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MEET THE TEAM
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ALL ABOUT COFFEE So you think you know your coffee?
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HOLIDAY TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD
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WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP What is this feminism thing all about?
HOLIDAY PARTY SURVIVAL GUIDE
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WHAT TYPE OF LEADER ARE YOU?
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AROUND THE WORLD as many new businesses are started by women as by men Fortune 500 companies have female CEO’s countries currently have a female head of state (the most in all of history!)
President Indira Samarasekera is the first female President of the University of Alberta “The best leadership advice I have ever received is that your role as a leader is not to get better. It is to make others around you better.” Laura Zubick co-president of UAMA
“When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.”
“Always aim high, work hard, and care deeply about what you believe in. And, when you stumble, keep faith. And, when you’re knocked down, get right back up and never listen to anyone who says you can’t or shouldn’t go on.”
Malala Yousafzai
Hillary Clinton
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in a speech made in during her campaign for the Democratic party’s presidential nomination
AROUND UofA AND THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
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The Strategic Management and Organization department has the highest number of female professors by a landslide. The breakdown is as follows:
Percentage of female School of Business club presidents and co-presidents
34% Percentage of MBA students who are female
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MEET THE TEAM
MUCH LIKE leather jackets, the Grand Canyon, and Neville Longbottom, Lazy Faire seems to get more and more attractive looking as time passes. This month, it’s our pleasure to introduce you to just a few of the brilliant ladies who keep our written by KYRA CUSVELLER magazine looking sharp. designed by DEANNA BAINS photographs by MICHAEL ZHANG, LESLIE CHIANG & CASSIAN SOLTYKEVYCH
Shannon Fidler | Designer | Visual Communications Design Major Who is a leader you admire, and why? My professor Bonnie (Sadler Takach). I took a Research and Design course that she teaches, and it really opened my eyes to the opportunities that are available for design students. She was so encouraging to all her students, and worked hard to get us involved both on and off campus. What is one thing the School of Business has taught you about leadership? As someone who isn’t a Business major (my minor is Business Marketing), I can definitely say business school has taught me a lot about leadership! Business and Design have the potential to not only work together, but also benefit from each other; however, we don’t always see eye-to-eye! It’s important for us to recognize those opportunities and work together as closely as possible.
Tammy Leung | Content Contributor | Accounting Major Describe your leadership style in one word. Adaptable. Who is a leader you admire, and why? Sergey Brin and Larry Page. They founded Google… need I say more? What is one thing the School of Business has taught you about leadership? I’ve learned to lead by example. It's difficult to place certain expectations on your team when you can't meet those expectations yourself.
Arianna Biasini | Photographer | Women and Gender Studies Major Who is a leader you admire, and why? I’m in a roller derby league, and I really look up to the women who sit on our Board of Directors – the ones who coordinate the league. They are essentially working full-time jobs for free, but they still manage to make time to listen to all the skaters’ voices, and to ensure that every member of the league feels valued. Best leadership lesson you’ve learned? In my various jobs I’ve seen how important it is to value each and every member of an organization, and to let them know that they are valued. Recognizing the importance of employees has a huge impact on worker morale, and can make the difference between employees who talk about quitting on a daily basis, and those who want to stick around long-term.
Deanna Bains | Designer | Visual Communications Design Major Describe your leadership style in one word. Cooperative. I think cooperation is important because, to be a leader, it is important to work with your team. Who is a leader you admire, and why? When I think of leaders whom I admire, I can’t help but think of strong female actresses like Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, or Mindy Kaling. I think that the roles they choose and the work they do in Hollywood is helping to move all women forward. I also like that they are using their fame to advocate on women’s behalf, and actually make a difference.
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FASHION TRENDS
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Y D N E R T G N I E B F O THE ART
poppy barley good luck sock goodlucksock.com
WHO ARE THEY? This is an Edmonton based start-up that offers a wide variety of stylish socks that come in an array of colors, patterns, and styles. WHAT MAKES THEM UNIQUE? Good Luck Sock offers a Sock of the Month Club. Essentially, it means that every month you’ll find a new, unique pair of socks waiting for you on your doorstep. This is also the perfect gift to give a style-savvy friend or family member this Christmas! PRICE? $12 per pair
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poppybarley.com WHO ARE THEY? Based out of the Mercer Building in downtown Edmonton, Poppy Barley is one of the most stylish and successful start-ups to come out of Edmonton in the last couple of years. Originally, they only offered women’s shoes but now they are beginning to offer a line exclusively for men! WHAT MAKES THEM UNIQUE? Three words—made to measure! Poppy Barley shoes are custom made for your foot based on the measurements you submit when buying your shoes online. PRICE? $200 to $400 per pair of shoes, but if this is out of your price range they host a few pop up shops around the city each year and offer their shoes at a steep discount.
the tie bar
thetiebar.com WHO ARE THEY? This business was the outcome of a lawyer’s frustration in spending hundreds of dollars on ties and watching his friends do the same. The Tie Bar offers a wide array of trendy ties, bowties, pocket squares, tie clips, and more, at affordable prices. WHAT MAKES THEM UNIQUE? Their exclusive collaborations with celebrities like Miami Heat veteran, Dwayne Wade, and the lovable Jessie Tyler Ferguson who plays Mitch of Modern Family. My personal favorite is the Walter White bowtie designed by Ferguson. PRICE? $15 to $25
holiday traditions around the world written by ILHAAM JIWAJI designed by CAROL WONG
With the flurry of snow welcoming us as we step outside our homes this month and the glow of Christmas lights all over the city, it can only mean one thing. The holiday season is quickly approaching! It’s time
Looking within Canada, Quebec has a tradition at the end of the Christmas season called “La Fete du Roi” on January 6th. This entails baking a cake and placing a bean in the center. The lucky person who discovers the bean gets to be the king or queen for the day according to tradition.
In the Netherlands, December 5th is the most important day in the holiday calendar. It’s when St. Nicholas brings his presents to the children. Children sing Sinterklaas (St. Nicholas) songs, in hopes that Sinterklaas will come during the night with presents. They also think that if they leave hay and carrots in their shoes for Sinterklaas’ horses they will be left sweets.
In Germany, Christmas is a month long celebration. The night before December 6th, children leave a shoe outside their bedroom door. If they’ve been good they’ll the main celebration is on Christmas Eve when families gifts. Christmas day is a quiet day to spend with family in religious observance. December 26th, St. Stephen’s Day, or also known as “Second Christmas Day” is an additional public holiday that is traditionally spent helping those in need or enjoying the company of family and friends. Fun fact The tradition of decorating a Christmas tree was started in Germany.
In Pakistan, December 25th is a public holiday, but it is in memory of Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. Guatemala is a very diverse country with many ethnic groups. Each of them has their own special traditions for celebrating Christmas. Most Guatemalans plan and build a Nativity Scene called “Nacimiento” with their entire family. Many indigenous elements are used in the design and construction of the nativity scene.
In Greece, children often sing carols in the streets, and play drums and triangles as they sing. If the children sing well they will be given money, nuts and sweet treats. In most homes there is a shallow wooden bowl with a piece of wire suspended across the rim. A sprig of basil wrapped around a wooden cross hangs from the wire. Some water is kept in the bowl to keep the basil alive. Once a day, someone usually dips the cross and basil into some holy water and sprinkles it in each room of the house.
It is evident from looking a a few holiday traditions around the world that the holiday months are
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HOLIDAY PARTY
Survival Guide WHETHER YOU'RE GOING TO A COMPANY CHRISTMAS PARTY OR AN AWKWARD CHRISTMAS NETWORKING EVENT, IT'S TIME TO BRUSH UP ON THE ART OF POLITE CONVERSATION. KEEP THESE FEW POINTS IN MIND AND YOU SHOULD BE SET TO MAKE SOME NEW CONTACTS FOR THIS COMING YEAR. written by THOMAS YONAN designed by BONNIE TRUONG & CAROL WONG
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HOLIDAY PARTY etiquette 101
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DON’T PLAN ON FILLING UP ON FREE FOOD. You never know what will be served and whether or not it will decide to disagree with your stomach. So play it safe and eat before you arrive! DON’T DRINK TOO MUCH. It might be tempting to loosen up with a few drinks, but this really isn’t the best place to get wasted. You should focus on making a good first impression. NO CONTROVERSIAL BANTER. Who knows, you might find your next business partner through your radical views on oil sands, but most of the time it will only make things awkward. There is saying on that goes: “Say nothing and you’ll make a fortune.”
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LISTEN MORE THAN YOU TALK. Everyone likes to talk about themselves and what they’re doing in life. Of course the best conversations go both ways, but choosing to be the bigger person will get you further in your holiday party conquests. BE APPROACHABLE. This means smile and look like you’re having a good time. This will encourage new faces to introduce themselves. Likewise, be open to approaching others first, even if it means hanging out with the kids or spouses at the event.
FIRST, KNOW THYSELF (PLAN WHAT YOU’LL SAY) Whether the party you are attending is with family and friends or for work, the ultimate tool for success is being equipped with a thorough understanding of what makes you, you. Now, this doesn’t mean you need to hunker down for an existential crisis before you go out, but you should at least have some idea of what you can talk to people about. Make a list of your interests and extracurriculars; Are you on a sports team? Have you done any case competitions recently? Just make sure to keep your list current and relevant; you don’t want to delve into your far-off goals and aspirations because that doesn’t give any perspective to who you are right now. Sure, you might not be able to fully convey your true self, but remember: this is just a party! Keep it light.
THEN, ESTABLISH A BASIS FOR FUTURE CONTACT
Some people say December is one of the best months to find a job. Holiday parties are a great place to schmooze with prospective employers, but keep in mind that it probably won’t be where you seal the deal. The social atmosphere is perfect for talking candidly about your own personal interests and career goals and to express your passion for the things you care about. Perhaps you’ll start chatting someone who either wants what you’ve got or knows someone who will. And after you’ve made the connection, you can exchange business cards and agree to keep in touch for the new year.
MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW UP AND STAY IN TOUCH You wouldn’t want all of your efforts to make new contacts go to waste, so it’s up to you to get in touch after the holidays. Make it a casual email with reference to the conversation to add context, and attach a LinkedIn invite. After they get back to you, you can then suggest a meeting over coffee or lunch to further your connection.
SOME TIPS FOR THE INTROVERT
Even for Extroverts (with a capital E), holiday parties can be daunting under the pressure to make a good first impression. But anxiety defeats the purpose of getting together in a festive setting—it’s meant to be a chance to lighten up and be you. Even if you don’t walk away with a new business partner, you might make some friends. So make sure you actually go!
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THE FINALS AND THE SNOWFALL are here, so what better way to procrastinate studying than to daydream about one of the best experiences the School of Business has to offer, RMBS! This month's issue revolves around leadership and the key role it plays in the business world, and with the upcoming 50th anniversary of Canada's longest-running studentorganized business conference, we decided to shine the spotlight on this year's Rocky Mountain Business Seminar Co-Chairs, Kristiann McCool and Brittany Bryce.
Tell us about RMBS and its history. Brittany: RMBS is Canada’s longest running student-led business conference. It was originally created in 1965 by the School of Business to provide students with an opportunity for learning and networking outside the classroom. However, in the 1970’s, the planning and execution was taken over entirely by students! Do you have anything special planned for RMBS’ 50th anniversary? Kristiann: The biggest change for the 50th is an alumni day, where we'll be inviting back RMBS Alumni from the past 50 years for a reunion, to speak, and to interact with our students this year. We're also looking to have some amazing speakers and maybe some surprises for the occasion. In your opinion, what is the best part about RMBS? Brittany: I think that the best part about RMBS is the wide variety of opportunities and experiences available to students, no matter what their background and interests are. It is an incredible environment that facilitates personal growth, friendship, connections, and learning from top business leaders. Kristiann: The best part of RMBS, hands down, is the connections you make with the 100+ delegates, sponsors and speakers from across Canada. Because it is such an isolated setting, RMBS allows you to not only get to meet every single person at the conference, but to also get to know them. Aside from RMBS, what other extracurricular activities are you involved with in the School of Business? Brittany: This year, I am a Student Ambassador for the School of Business, and a councilor for the Faculty of Business on the Students’ Union. In my previous years as a BCom student, I have been involved with the BSA, the U of A’s Campus in
Cortona, the co-op program, JDC West, and Next Generation Leadership Club. Kristiann: This year I am a seminar manager for BUS 201 and on the JDC West Not-for-Profit Team. Throughout my years in Business, I've been a part of the BSA and Alberta Energy Challenge. I was also a co-chair for 5 Days for the Homeless. In terms of leadership, how has your club involvement benefited your career in the School of Business? Brittany: I can say with 100% certainty that I am not the same person today as I was 4 years ago when I first walked into the School of Business. Club involvement has given me the personal confidence and skills to go after opportunities and experiences that previously seemed intimidating or unreachable. I have been lucky enough to meet incredible mentors and role models along the way who have turned into some of my closest friends. I have made memories with these people that I will treasure for the rest of my life. Kristiann: My club involvement throughout these 4 years in Business has taught me so much – probably more than any one class could have ever taught me. I've learnt how to deal with things as they happen, how to work with a variety of people and personalities, how to problem solve on the fly, how to plan well in advance, and how to work with industry professionals, academic staff, and students. It’s the extracurricular involvement that truly makes your undergrad experience that much more valuable. What are your future goals and career aspirations? Brittany: I have been working part-time as an HR assistant since completing my co-op term last year and I am hoping to continue with this role full-time once I graduate in April. Eventually, I would like to obtain a leadership role at a company that utilizes their employees as a strategic tool for success and growth. Kristiann: To be frank, I'm still figuring it out. I love working with people, motivating them, and managing projects; I would love to work in project management. I want to work within a great organization with great people. I’m excited to see what kind of opportunities I can find for myself. I'm not quite sure where I'll end up, but I'm excited for the journey! Describe your School of Business experience in one word. Brittany: Life-changing. Kristiann: Crazy-busy-fun!
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Ever wonder where following your passions can take you? This month LazyFaire had the opportunity to talk to Brooke Rose, Chief Development Officer at the Alberta Cancer Foundation and discuss how following her passions led to amazing opportunities in her chosen field both at home and abroad. written by TRAVIS GARNER designed by CAROL WONG photographed by LESLIE CHIANG
Let's begin with you telling us a little about yourself. How did you become the Chief Development Officer? When I was in university I worked with Alberta Diabetes foundation. They were doing incredible work with diabetes research. I got to help with their promotional strategy and event planning and I was hooked. I knew I wanted to work in the not-for-profit sector. When I graduated I applied to the ACF because the position aligned three of my main interests: It was in the not-for-profit field, my dad and my sister have both been diagnosed with cancer, and I had done event planning throughout my university career. As the Chief Development Officer, what are your responsibilities? My initial job involved working with schools, funeral homes, and corporations in order to get them involved with the ACF which supports all seventeen cancer centers in Alberta. I also helped bring an event to Edmonton called Bust A Move for Breast Health. It's a six-hour fitness event that changes every hour, from yoga to zumba to kicking boxing. It's become a really special way for people in the community to give back. About half my job consists of promoting Bust A Move. I also help with fundraising, which is all about building relationships. Not necessary convincing someone that the cause is right for them, but finding people that align with your goals, visions, and passion who are looking to be apart of something bigger than themselves. You're moving to a new position with a not-for-profit in Australia, tell us a little bit about the position. What will you be doing? How did the opportunity come about? My official title is Fundraising Coordinator. Specifically I'm helping build strategies around creating committees, corporate engagement, and stewardship plans. I'm helping individuals who are already passionate about the cause open their networks to get new individuals passionately onboard. On the committee side I ensure that donors are thanked and updated as to where their dollars have made an impact. The opportunity arose because I worked with and got to know the people behind the Bust A Move event in Brisbane. They asked if I would like to join their team and I immediately jumped at the chance. How would you define successful leadership? I think a leader is someone you respect and want to follow. They not only accomplish their own goals, but also motivate others to do the same.
How would you describe your leadership style? I allow people to jump in, get their hands dirty, and make mistakes. Cause that's how you learn. I focus my energy to excite and inspire people. This is especially important in my field of work. If I am not passionate about what I am doing I can't expect anyone else to be motivated. Name an accomplishment you're proud of during your time at the Alberta Cancer Foundation. One of the most incredible projects was when we first brought Bust A Move to Edmonton. At the time lip-dub videos were really popular and the staff at the Cross Cancer Institute really wanted to do one to promote the event. I met with all thirteen departments at the Cross Cancer Institute to gain an understanding of exactly what each did. I really like to rhyme and we wanted to write our own lyrics for the video so I wrote them to reflect the different departments. We choreographed a routine and filmed over a hundred staff, everyone from janitors to oncologists to volunteers. It took over twenty hours. It was really interesting building those relationships; to this day they ask us when we'll make the next video. What was the best advice you received while you were still in school? No matter what you do, do it for a year and give it your all. You don't want to look back and say you should have tried harder or taken more risks. In order to see results it takes time and effort, so give it everything you have for a year, then step back and reevaluate. What is the best leadership advice you can give? Be a leader you would want to follow. Becoming a leader is an evolving process. You don't suddenly wake up as a leader. Everyone gets caught up in titles; they want to be the CEO or VP, but a title doesn't make you a leader. You are a leader cause you walk the walk. But you have to put in the work. I don't know anyone who got where they are without working their butt off.
If there's anything to take away from Brooke's story, it's that being motivated and following your passions can lead you to amazing opportunities. So figure out what your passion is, pursue it and see where it leads!
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all about coffee 850 Century coffee trees are discovered in the Ethiopian province of Kaffa
1600 Pope Clement VIII refuses a Europe-wide ban on coffee
1901 was manufactured in Italy
1100 cultivated on the Arabian Peninsula
1658 cultivate coffee plants commercially. Coffee is smuggled out of the Arab port of Mocha and shipped to Ceylon and East Indies for cultivation
1906 The English chemist George Constant Washington, invented the instant coffee while living in Guatemala
1920 Prohibition goes into effect in the United States, coffee sales boom
1929 French press invented
1971 Seattle’s Pike Place Public Market
1975 In Canada, the Second Cup Coffee Chain is founded
1992 Starbucks offers an initial public offering (IPO) of stock on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol SBUX. The
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ceremony. To this day, being invited to an Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony is considered the highest honor and a sign of sincere respect. On average, a coffee ceremony takes anywhere between two to three hours. The lady of the house starts by washing fresh unroasted green coffee beans, followed by drying the beans and the beans in order to ensure an even roast. Once the beans are roasted, she will then grind them by hand in a heavy wooden bowl called a mukecha (pronounced moo-key-cha). Once the beans are grounded, she will place them into a boiling pot of water, and then the coffee is ready to be served! The ceremony is comprised of three servings of the coffee with each cup being abol, tona and baraka. The third serving, baraka, is the most who drinks it.
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EDMONTON HAS BEEN NAMED THE WORST CITY FOR WOMEN TO LIVE IN.
As a woman in the midst of the business landscape I was very surprised to hear this statistic myself. I come from a family where I have never been told I am incapable of something because I am a girl. I’ve always been proud to be a woman and never noticed a difference in how I am treated based on my gender. So, when I came across this statistic I realized that one of two things is true, either our society has quickly progressed or I am just slightly oblivious. Although I would love to believe in the former, it is always best to rely on the facts. According to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, Edmonton, women are more likely to hold high school and university degrees. But still, men outnumber women at a rate of 3 to 1 in the trades and apprenticeships. 75% of men are employed, while only 65% of women are. The gap in access to full time employment is the largest of the top twenty Canadian cities, with 68% of working men holding full time jobs compared to 48% of women.
fall during her speech on equality at the United Nations. She addressed that amongst females the word “feminism” has become an unpopular word - women are choosing not to identify themselves as radical narrow unfairly known to be synonymous for man-hating. Alternatively, Malala Yousafzai, a passionate Pakistani activist for female education became the youngest ever Nobel Prize recipient in any category. Finally, here in Edmonton, the Right Honorable Kim Campbell has recently become the Founding Principal of the Peter Lougheed Leadership College on our very own campus, showing us that our city is slowly becoming a key player in Canada.
PERSONALLY, AS A YOUNG ADULT I CAUGHT MYSELF FREQUENTLY STATING, “I’M A FEMINIST, BUT YOU KNOW, NOT ONE OF THOSE KIND OF FEMINISTS.” IT WASN’T UNTIL RECENTLY THAT I STARTED TO REALIZE HOW I DISCREDITED MY OWN BELIEFS IN EQUALITY BY THE WAY I DISCUSSED MY BELIEFS IN WOMEN’S RIGHTS. FEMINISM IS AN IDEOLOGY THAT IS FAR BEYOND THE ANTIQUATED STEREOTYPE OF “BRA BURNING” AND “MAN-HATING”. IT IS ABOUT EQUALITY, PLAIN AND SIMPLE.
be to most readers. Although we like to think women’s rights in areas of employment have quickly advanced, women actually earn approximately $21,000 less per year than their male peers.
THIS TRANSLATES TO WOMEN RECEIVING A MERE 60% OF MALE WAGES FOR THE SAME JOB.
Looking at women in politics, Edmonton falls in second to last place in political representation with only one woman holding an elected municipal position. There is a silver lining to all these statistics however. Our city performs slightly better in the area of women’s professional representation, with 29% of senior management positions being held by women. Within our society it is easy to name powerful women who with aid of their concerted efforts are making a difference. Melissa Mayer for example is the current president and CEO of Yahoo! Who has repeatedly been named in Fortune Magazine’s annual list of America’s 50 Most Powerful Women in Business. Or Emma Watson, the “Harry Potter girl” who made waves this
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Around the world women have taken strides and become leaders in their own right. I believe this is possible for University of Alberta graduates too. Just looking around it is easy to pick out amazing women doing incredible things within and outside our city. Our peers are our biggest supporters and the network many are able to create through their years at the Alberta School of Business can only continue to grow for the better. I not only hope but also believe that Canadian, and more importantly Edmonton women, will become key players within the business landscape in the near future.
Can Leadership Be Taught? A popular
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A popular topic today, as I am sure you have heard, is that millennials lack interpersonal skills required to interact with others meaningful way. And in part, this has resulted in the inability to lead others in a group setting. In response, business schools are starting to introduce new programs to their commerce curriculums in order to encourage the reinforcement of these soft skills.
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One such initiative is the up-and-coming Peter Lougheed Leadership College at the University of Alberta. On October 9th, The Right Honourable Kim Campbell gave a speech* on the developing college which aims provide leadership opportunities for students in all. The college hopes to build a foundation of knowledge within students by encompassing many qualities and characteristics of a strong leader. The program aims to develop emotional intelligence, self-awareness,, cultural literacy, as well as communication skills. It further aims to use research in cognitive psychology to develop strong decision making skills and motivation, use research on diversity to promote exposure to different values, study models of leadership and their outcomes, etc. In Campbell’s words, the university aims “to lead students to think intelligently and knowledgeably […] and in judging the leadership of others […] to support the building of leadership abilities in others.” University of Alberta is not the only university that has begun to consider the challenges of leadership abilities in modern society. Many of the top institutions are placing a greater emphasis on leadership and the soft skills that are coupled with it.
BONNIE: Steve Jobs. Mahatma Gandhi. Winston Churchill. Abraham Lincoln. What do these people have in common? They were leaders. What made them memorable was their passion for what they believed in and their actions. It is unlikely that these people ever took a single leadership course, yet they emerged as unforgettable leaders, and were able to make their mark on the world. Why is that?
In the past, people believed that leaders were born; that only the individuals who were naturally outgoing and relentless in their pursuits had what it took to be a leader. But this opinion is rapidly becoming outdated as many start to realize that leadership occurs on all levels. With the proper education and mentorship, this is becoming a true possibility. See the speech livestreamed here: http://uofa.ualberta.ca/peter-lougheed
To be a leader, it takes charisma, courage, sympathy, self-control, vision, and most importantly, the ability to attract and inspire the people around you. Can these qualities be taught? No. Many people think that extroverts make the best leaders because they have shining and attractive personalities compared to introverts that are more socially disinclined. If leadership can be taught, are we able to make good leaders out of both extroverts and introverts? Perhaps. But I think not. It takes a certain type of person with a certain type of personality to be a great leader. People use the saying “natural born leader” for a reason. Leadership can be refined and polished to an extent, but it cannot be taught from scratch. To surpass from being a “good leader” into a “great leader”, a person needs to have a personality that instils awe and belief in people; unfortunately, for some people, that is something that they are not born with. Inspiring people is key to succeeding as a great leader, and at the end of the day, a book can only teach you so much, and classes on leadership can only guide you so far.
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Leaders have many characteristics that distinguish them from the crowd. In many cases, these characteristics are the same that the people being lead look for when accepting leaders. Following along with the theme of our month, Lazy Faire brings you a few of the silent traits that leaders value through their body language.
A LEADER’S BODY LANGUAGE
NETWORKING SMARTS
Keep your body Language open As a leader, you are the centre of your team, organization, or the people you lead. As such,
closed, unwelcoming, impatient, or unfocused by your peers, you are probably displaying a number of poor body language signals. This is indicated by slouched shoulders, a perceive you this way, they are more likely to display similar characteristics themselves. This psychological tendency is called ‘emotional contagion’, and shows just how important it is
KnoW When peopLe are shoWIng sIgns oF ImpaTIenCe or uneasIness language changes throughout their entire body. As a leader, being able to watch for these signals in your peers is a valuable asset. During a conversation, an individual may signal that he or she is uncomfortable or frustrated by averting eye contact. This may imply that you’ve may signal that he or she is ready to end the conversation when they shift their body into a ‘readying position’. This is any position that an individual displays when they are ready to leave or rise. These can entail an individual to lean forward, angle their body away from the conversation, and/or begin to discreetly pack up their things. This may indicate that he or she is no longer interested in the conversation and is no longer actively listening to what you have to say.
body Language Is even more noTICeabLe When you speaK employees. Speech therapists recommend that speakers widen their stance when speaking to a group. By widening your stance, you distribute your weight across the ground more evenly, which loosens up your muscles and de-stresses your body. This helps to calm your
LaZy FaIre WIKI: “Emotional Contagion”—the tendency for two individuals
to emotionally but unconsciously converge through automatic mimicry and synchronization of one’s expressions written by LOUIS LIU designed by MICHAEL BAKER & CAROL WONG
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What type of leader are you? Want to know what type of
1 This is my go-to catchphrase as a leader:
2 My go-to social media platform is: A
* NOTE:
A B C D
3 When given a group assignment, you tend to do this first:
4 The most important thing for a leader to know about his/her employees is:
A B weaknesses. C Take control of the group because I know best. D
A That belonging to my organization will create value for them. B That they can always grow to be better. C That they will fail without proper
6 The best type of team is one that is based around: A Trust. B Performance. C Conciliation. D Consensus.
9 My ideal boss: A her priority. B or her priority. C priority. D priority.
B Facebook C Twitter D
5 I prefer to take notes in class using: A B Laptop/notebook computer. C D
D
7 My major is: A B C Marketing. D
10 If an ideal professor could have one of these characteristics, I would choose: A B improve to be successful. C D
8 I expect those that I lead to: A B being. C D
Answers Questions 2,5, 7, and 10 are red herrings. For all else, if you answered... A
weaknesses. C
that bring a feeling of belonging to an organization or team. B You are a coaching
compliance. D
of crisis but generally
participation for the
your teammates better
written by LOUIS LIU designed by CAROL WONG
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LAZY CHAT
Adam DANYLEYKO written by FELICIA LIANG designed by CAROL WONG photographed by CASSIAN SOLTYKEVYCH
For this month’s issue of Lazy Faire, we had the pleasure of sitting down with case aficionado Adam Danyleyko, who recently took home second place from the Alberta Energy Challenge and is working hard as the 2014/2015 Captain of the JDC West team. Hey Adam! Tell us a bit about yourself and your involvement with JDC West. Hey! I’m currently a fifth year Human Resource major with a Natural Resources, Energy, and Environment minor. I’ve been involved quite a bit in the School of Business, mainly with case competitions. I started out with JDC West as a volunteer head referee when it was held in Edmonton in 2012. Then in 2013, I proceeded by participating as part of Human Resources team in Vancouver and we took home first place. Last year, I was on the business strategy team, and now I am running the team as Captain! What were some of the highlights of JDC West? Definitely walking the stage when we won in 2013, but seeing other teams do well was also really special to me – it felt as good as winning myself.
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Do you have any goals as Captain this year? Every year, we always go out with the mindset of doing better than the previous year. This year, we have an extremely competent team and one of our ultimate goals is to bring home the School of the Year trophy! What is it like to take on the leadership role? One of the most important things about being a leader is to trust your team and know that you aren’t necessarily the best person on your team in a particular field. Instead, be able to find out who is competent and help them advance their skills. What is a challenge of being a leader? You don’t always have the right answer. Sometimes you just need to figure out things as you go and be able to step up, take on the responsibility and own the decision even if it doesn’t go properly. It’s also important to be consistent with the messages and advice you give to your team so that they know what is expected of them and what they can expect of you. What is the best part of being a leader? One of the most fulfilling feelings is watching
how much time and effort your team puts into things and how it pays off at the end. What is the value in case competitions? You are able to get so much from them; aside from practical skills such as public speaking, problem solving and time management skills, you also form a lot of relationships through case competitions. The comradery that formed within my teams is something that I wouldn’t have been able to find had I not participated in all these case competitions. Any tips for students participating in case competitions? Be confident. Own your idea and go in there and trust that your idea is the best idea. We heard that JDC West is hosting Chillin’ for Charity again this year! Can you tell us a bit more about it? Sure! It’s a charity event where you fundraise money for the United Way and jump into a pool of cold water (don’t worry, we will have hot tubs to warm you up after!) This year, it will be taking place on November 5th in the Main Quad. The Dean will be participating too so definitely come check it out if you can!
POWER, POINT& SHOOT
COMMUNITY CENTRE
written by GARRY DENG designed by CAROL WONG
Lights, camera, action! Lazy Faire’s annual Power, Point & Shoot event is back! This is an event that takes place every year to coincide with the BUS 201 Business Plan Presentations to raise money for prostate cancer. Our Lazy Faire photographers were set up in the Tory Atrium on November 19th and 20th to take individual or group photos for a small donation. Whether you were looking to get a professional headshot photographers had it all covered! In the spirit of Movember, all proceeds from Power, Point & Shoot will be donated directly to Prostate Cancer Canada in support of research, testing, and treatment. This year, this two-day event was able to raise an astounding $405, and we can’t wait to see what the next year will bring! Here are some pictures from this year’s event. If you missed out...visit us next year!
L to R: Leslie Chiang, External Director; Zhayate Meng, Events Coordinator
L to R: Carol Wong, Art Director; Rachel Lee, Editor-in-Chief
Top L to R: Zhayate Meng, Events Coordinator; Kevin Espenido, Communications Director; Amy Yang, Marketing Coordinator; Leslie Chiang, External Director Bottom L to R: Kelsea Zalaski, Sponsorship Coordinator; Rachel Lee, Editor-in-Chief; Felicia Liang, Writer/ Photographer
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