UTC’s Mark Mendenhall, the J. Burton Frierson Chair of Excellence in Business Leadership, reminds us that everyone is a leader in some capacity—whether managing teams, families, or friendships. He defines leadership as influence and outlines four key steps: awareness of one’s leadership role, honest self-assessment, intentional skill development, and mastery of technical knowledge. Mendenhall emphasizes that leadership isn’t limited to executives—it’s a mindset that students and professionals alike can cultivate every day. >>>Read More>>>