Vail Resorts boss gives $1M to alma mater

24th July, 2015 by

By scott miller

PHILADELPHIA — The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania recently announced a $1 million gift from Rob Katz, a 1988 graduate, to establish the Katz Fund for Research on Leadership and Emotional Intelligence. Katz is the president and CEO of Vail Resorts.According to a release from the school, the fund’s goal is “enhancing the creation and dissemination of knowledge on emotional intelligence in the workplace.” The fund will directly support the Wharton Center for Leadership and Change Management’s research and curriculum development in the areas of emotions and organizational behavior, headed by Professor Sigal G. Barsade.“The entire Wharton community …

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