MEDIA RESOURCES

DATE: September 26,, 2005

CONTACT: communications@mail.cox.smu.edu

“The Balanced Leader”

Session Addresses 12 Characteristics of an Effective Leader in Addition to the “Dark Side of Leadership”

Washington D.C. and Dallas, TX – SMU’s Cox School of Business Executive Education and the Human Capital Institute (HCI) will host a free breakfast program on Tuesday, October 11 called “The Balanced Leader.” The event will examine findings of recent research describing the 12 characteristics of a balanced leader – such as self-interest, self-awareness, and risk tolerance – and will include a foray into the “Dark Side of Leadership,” considering whether dark side leaders can be saved through coaching or other intervention.

The presentation will be given by Dr. Terry Bacon, president and CEO of Lore International Institute and a recognized expert in talent management, executive coaching, and business development. Dr. Bacon has written or co-written over 80 books, reports, and papers, and has provided business consulting to many Fortune 500 companies and government agencies.

This inaugural session is made possible through a partnership by Human Capital Leadership and SMU Cox, as a way to bring human capital education and networking to the Dallas-Fort Worth business community. The event will be held at the university’s new home for working professionals – the James M. Collins Executive Education Center.

“HCI’s agreement with SMU Cox is an important step towards our goal to make innovative human capital education and information readily available to individuals and organizations,” said Allan Schweyer, HCI’s executive director. “SMU Cox is recognized as having one of the leading business programs in the nation, making them a perfect partner for providing talent management resources to the Dallas-Fort Worth business community.”

“These are exciting times, when the shift to a global, knowledge-based economy can either fill us with optimism or dread,” said Frank R. Lloyd, associate dean of Cox Executive Education. “We are committed to helping our students, alumni, and local organizations remain competitive in the new world by partnering with forward-thinking groups like HCI to bring the latest human capital research, strategies, and tools to leaders across business, academia, government, and consulting.”

This complimentary event is open to the public; however, seating is limited. Interested parties may register in advance by calling toll free 866-538-1909. To find out if the Human Capital Leadership series is coming to a university in a city near you, please visit: www.humancapitalinstitute.org.

About SMU Cox – Executive Education

In addition to Executive Education, SMU’s Cox School of Business offers a full range of business education programs, including BBA, full-time MBA, Professional MBA (PMBA), and Executive MBA (EMBA).Executive Education is the premiere resource for business leaders who want to enhance their performance, advance their careers, and increase capabilities of their organizations through high-quality education. The newly-opened Collins Center is an ideal setting for business education and features high-tech classrooms and meeting rooms, informal gathering places, and amenities that accommodate the needs of busy professionals. Cox’s Executive Education responds to current and evolving business needs shaped by factors such as globalization, technology, and new sources of competition. By having its finger on the pulse of the business world and leveraging more than 80 years of experience educating practicing business leaders, Cox Executive Education programs are truly on the cutting edge.

SMU Cox is ranked among the top business schools nationally and internationally by major publications, including BusinessWeek, Economist, Financial Times, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and U.S. News & World Report.

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ABOUT THE HUMAN CAPITAL INSTITUTE

The Human Capital Institute is a think tank, educator, and professional association dedicated to the advancement of talent management practices with individuals and organizations. HCI serves as a catalyst for innovative thinking in integrated talent strategy, acquisition, development, engagement, management, and measurement. Through research and collaboration, HCI programs collect original, creative ideas from a field of the brightest thought leaders in talent management. Those ideas are then transformed into measurable, real-world strategies that help its members attract and retain high-performing people, build a diverse, inclusive workplace, and leverage individual and team performance throughout the enterprise. HCI members represent a broad coalition of educators, consultants, human resources, strategic search, organizational development professionals, talent managers and executives.

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PRESS CONTACTS

SMU Cox

Andrea Hugg

214-768-4474

Human Capital Institute

Andrea Miller

866-538-1909