My Journey of a Thousand Miles: Lessons Learned in Managing the Ups and Downs of an Academic Career Sandy J. Wayne 2017 MAM Conference Midwest Scholar Presentation, October 20, 2017 --Further distribution requires Sandy Wayne’s direct approval--

The Journey Begins

PATIENCE & PROACTIVITY PhD Student PATIENCE & PROACTIVITY

PhD Student Work with multiple faculty Fellow students = future colleagues Gain experience with variety of research methods (lab, qualitative, field research) Present at conferences & network Get involved in AOM and find community Learn the research craft from beginning to end

First Faculty Position

Assistant Professor BALANCE & RESILIENCE

Assistant Professor: Research Develop a stream of research that creates a scholarly identity Relentlessly execute your plan Lead projects & select co-authors carefully Balance quality & quantity Nurture your research pipeline Capitalize on non-teaching time

Assistant Professor: Teaching Negotiate courses & schedule Attend workshops Share course materials Observe stellar teachers Challenge students & yourself Make students a priority

Assistant Professor: Service Serve on a committee in the department or college Important for connecting with colleagues Facilitates learning about the department & college Serve the profession – organize a symposium or two at a conference

When Opportunity Knocks

Personal and Professional Growth Start up costs Provides beneficial comparisons & experiences Understand the political environment Short stays can be productive Wayne, Shore, & Liden AMJ 1997 3,600 citations

There’s No Place Like Home

STEPPING UP & TAKING RISKS Associate Professor STEPPING UP & TAKING RISKS

Partnering with Corporations

Associate Professor Partnership with businesses starts through connections with the University Research collaboration begins with addressing client’s questions Mutual relationship of learning & respect Bridges research & practice; enhances reputation; quality publications

Full Professor EXPANDING BOUNDARIES

Taking the Show on the Road OR “Cross Cultural Immersion” OR “Summer School in Hong Kong”

Chinese University of Hong Kong TEACHING AT CUHK HAS ALLOWED ME TO…WORK WITH GREAT PEOPLE (GORDON, LYNDA, AND U.S. FACULTY LIKE MIKE PENG, MARK BOLINO), TEACH FANTASTIC STUDENTS, RECRUIT DOCTORAL STUDENTS, ETC. (20-30 SECONDS ON THE PROFESSIONAL ASPECTS)

Chinese University of Hong Kong IT HAS ALSO GIVEN OUR FAMILY AN OPPORUNITY TO TRAVEL AND LIVE ABROAD. TRAVEL HELPS TO REJUVINATE ME. OVER THE COURSE OF 13 YEARS, OUR DAUGHTERS HAVE SPENT APPROXIMATELY 15 MONTHS LIVING IN HONG KONG...WE WERE “TEMPORARY LOCALS” (USE PHRASING FROM RENEE’S ESSAY). THIS EXPERIENCE HAS HELPED FOSTER A LOVE OF EXPLORATION SHARED BY OUR WHOLE FAMILY (TRUST ME, DESPITE THE LOOK ON MY YOUNGEST DAUGHTER’S FACE, SHE REALLY DOES LOVE TRAVELING). (20-30 SECONDS ON THE PERSONAL IMPACT)

Full Professor Teaching Abroad Try administrative opportunities Mentor Co-Director – Institute for Leadership Excellent & Development (iLEAD) Faculty Director – Business Scholars Program Associate Dean for Faculty Mentor Co-authors remain key

Your Journey of 1000 Miles… Thank you for listening to my journey. I leave you today with this quote from Chinese philosopher Lao (LAW) Tzu:  “the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” While you have already taken that first step and may have experienced road blocks, construction zones, and maybe even a few crashes, remember to enjoy the scenery and the people you meet along the way.