Wharton Stories: EMBA How I Made the Wharton EMBA Program Work An essential part of the business-school experience is your cohort and classmates and the networking opportunities that arise from those relationships. Read the Story “When you’re playing, you only have time to invest and pick people and opportunities to bet on. But I wanted to be more active. Wharton gave me confidence to be more active and do things on my own.” — Malcolm Smith, WG’25 From the NFL to Finance: How Wharton Is Shaping Malcolm Smith’s Next Chapter“My primary goal is ensuring that every student has an exceptional learning experience.” — Michael Christensen, Deputy Vice Dean of Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives Meet Michael Christensen, Wharton Executive MBA’s Deputy Vice Dean“The most successful negotiators aren’t performing. They’re bringing their authentic selves into the conversation.” — Mori Taheripour, WG’03.Teaching Wharton EMBA Students to Negotiate With Authenticity“The course made me think about how organizations define success. When leaders clearly define what winning looks like, every part of the organization from hiring to performance management can align around that goal.” — Fong Lin, WG’27.Formula 1 Strategy Lessons for Wharton EMBA Students in Italy’s Motor ValleyMaj. Nicholas Dockery, WG’27, received the award for acts of gallantry while serving as a platoon leader in Kapisa Province, Afghanistan in 2012. Wharton EMBA Student Receives Medal of Honor“This is a program where leaders come not just to keep up, but to redefine what’s possible,” says Vice Dean Kevin Werbach.Meet the New Vice Dean of Wharton’s EMBA Program“Take time to be thoughtful and be your authentic self. We want to really get to know you throughout the application process.” – Barbara Craft, Director of Admissions for the Wharton MBA Program for ExecutivesWharton EMBA Admissions Director Shares Tips on Writing Strong Essays“The growth, the knowledge, the people — it’s all worth it. Not just for me, but for my family and what we’re building together,” says Kenny Sandhu, WG’26.Why This EMBA Dad Says the Wharton Journey Is Worth It“I know I’m the right person to lead this mission, but I didn’t want to be the reason it falls short because I lacked business knowledge,” says Utkars Jain, WG’27. Building the Skills to Scale: A CEO’s Journey at Wharton“If you go back and just become a more efficient machine, then this was all for nothing. The real value is in how you lead differently,” says EMBA Graduation Speaker Derek Hedbany, WG’26.What It Means to Lead: Insights From EMBA Graduation Speaker Derek HedbanyLoad More Stories
