At 6:15 a.m., the streets of Washington, D.C., are beginning to come to life. O’Neill alumna Marie Johns is lacing up her walking shoes to head out with her 10-year-old wheaten terrier, Riggins. It’s a daily 2-mile tradition for the duo. These early morning hours are where Johns (BS’79, MPA’82) finds the calm before the… Read more »
Leadership
Leaders must adapt to the new world of work

The world of work is changing—and so are workers’ expectations. The call to leaders is clear: adapt now or risk the organization’s future. Adaptability is one of the keys to effective leadership. Those who adapt well know how to adjust their style when the situation calls for it. Another key is continual learning—being willing… Read more »
Become a holistic leader

In honor of Women’s History Month, the O’Neill School is using our March blogs as a platform to highlight the women of O’Neill, including students, faculty, and alumni, and their work to make a difference in our communities. Written by: Sara M. Johnson, FACHE, Director, IU Executive Education Leadership theories have been around for many… Read more »
Women leaders, don’t wait – break the rules

In honor of Women’s History Month, the O’Neill School is using our March blogs as a platform to highlight the women of O’Neill, including students, faculty, and alumni, and their work to make a difference in our communities. Written by: Sara Johnson, Director of Executive Education; Clinical Assistant Professor It has been said that women… Read more »
O’Neill students play crucial role in COVID-19 response

As Mohammad Khan sat at his computer this summer, he worked on a white paper for the Boston-based urban planning group The Collaborative. Khan was an O’Neill Policy Studies major at the time, interning for the group and tasked with examining alternate care facilities that could be set up within 48 hours of an outbreak…. Read more »