How to build a Kellogg Leader

As a Kellogg School of Management graduate, you know that Kellogg leaders are anything but ‘business as usual.’ But what makes them that way?

The idea that changed everything

Alumni share ideas and lessons learned at Kellogg that opened them up to a new way of thinking about themselves and the world.

The person who made a difference

Alumni open up about the friends and teachers who left a deep impression.

Jordan brand president Craig Williams ’01 is playing to win

The Executive MBA graduate reflects on the team-based leadership approach he learned at Kellogg.

Amazon’s Jaime Vallés ’16 on why his calling in tech is more than a career

Heading the company’s Amazon Web Services division in Latin America, Vallés is committed to making a difference through the transformative power of technology and culture.

Takeda’s Julie Kim ’97 MBA on driving toward a shared vision

Addressing health care’s biggest challenges requires bringing business leaders and communities closer together.

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Master class: Personal leadership insights

Professor Ellen Taaffe ’97 MBA shares exercises and self-reflection questions that can enhance your understanding of your past experiences and areas for future growth.

Cindi Bigelow boils it down

How the third-generation Bigelow Tea CEO relies on humility and curiosity to run her family-owned company.

Class of 2022 Kellogg Leaders, a future-ready workforce

“We did it!” and “I’m going to cry,” just a few of the joyful cheers overheard during Northwestern University’s 164th commencement ceremony.

Headlines: School news and announcements

Read on for highlights about Convocation, VentureCat and a new gift to promote sustainable finance.

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