Editor’s Note: The David Eccles School of Business is celebrating Black History Month by sharing the successes of Black business leaders who have made big impacts in the business world. Robert F. Smith is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Vista Equity Partners, which has offices in Austin, Texas, Chicago, New York City, San Francisco, and Oakland, California. Smith is in charge of Vista [...]
What makes a successful leader? A successful leader can be defined in many ways: someone who works at a company and leads a small team, a person who runs an organization and is called the CEO, or someone who serves as the head of the household. Despite the different titles, successful leaders can be anyone, including you and me. Leadership can be seen in [...]
Starting their first day on campus, students across all majors at the David Eccles School of Business are encouraged to get involved in clubs and organizations that will enhance their classroom studies. One of the most popular opportunities for undergraduates is Business Leaders Inc., or BLInc, an association designed to represent all admitted and pre-business students at the U’s business school. BLInc is an [...]