Paul Corona
Clinical Associate Professor of Management & Organizations
Director of Full-Time MBA Leadership Development
Dr. Paul L. Corona is an award-winning leadership coach for successful executives who are committed to finding true fulfillment.
Paul is also a leadership development professor in the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University (where his teaching and coaching ratings average 97/100) and a workshop facilitator for organizations.
As a Leading Global Coach award winner, Paul was considered for the first Thinkers50 Marshall Goldsmith Coaching & Mentoring Award (the Thinkers50 Awards have been called “the Oscars” of management thinking). He also founded the award-winning Lee’s 3 Habits system, which helps motivated professionals build stronger relationships and achieve greater happiness – and he’s the author of The Wisdom of Walk-Ons: 7 Winning Strategies for College, Business and Life.
Paul previously held leadership roles in Fortune 500 corporations, a Big 4 accounting firm, and major research universities.
Most importantly, Paul is a husband, parent and friend.
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Doctor of Education, 1998, Dissertation about custom-built executive education, Indiana University
Master of Business Administration, 1993, University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Arts, 1985, Michigan State University -
Clinical Associate Professor of Leadership and Director of Full-Time MBA Leadership Development, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, 2017-present
Clinical Assistant Professor of Leadership and Director of Full-Time MBA Leadership Development, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, 2014-2017
Lecturer, Career Development and Training & Development, School of Professional Studies, Northwestern University, 2006-2009
Doctoral Graduate Assistant, Office of the VP for Academic Affairs and Chancellor, Indiana University, 1995-1997 -
Director of Learning & Organization Development, Northwestern University, 2002-2014
Senior Manager of Professional Development, Deloitte & Touche -- a subsidiary of Deloitte, 2001-2002
Manager of Leadership & Organization Development, Lucent Technologies -- acquired by Nokia, 1998-2001
Management Development Fellow, Ashland Chemical -- a division of Ashland, 1997-1998
Manager of Residential Marketing, ComEd -- a unit of Exelon, 1993-1995
Brand Management Intern, Miles Laboratories -- a division of Bayer, 1992
Account Supervisor, Campbell-Ewald -- an Interpublic agency, 1988-1991
Account Executive, Ross Roy Advertising -- an Omnicom agency acquired by BBDO Worldwide, 1985-1988 -
Leading Global Coach award winner who was considered for the first Thinkers50 Marshall Goldsmith Coaching & Mentoring Award (the Thinkers50 Awards have been called "the Oscars" of management thinking)
Videographer Award for Distinction in Instructional Value: The "Lee's Transformation" micro-movie (part of the Lee's 3 Habits System for Stronger Relationships and Greater Happiness)
Kellogg Faculty Impact teaching award
Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches honoree, selected from more than 16,000 candidates to advance the practice of leadership coaching and “pay it forward” with Dr. Goldsmith, who is recognized as the world’s top leadership coach
Kellogg Excellence in Action Award nominee
Personal Insights for Early Career Professionals (LDEVM-461-5)
Personal Leadership Insights (LDEV-461-5)
This course is a unique opportunity for students who are highly motivated and committed to their personal development and growth as a leader and who value the chance to do this work in a group setting. The Kellogg faculty leader serves as coach and facilitator to guide students through a process that explores who they are (strengths, needs, values), reveals how others experience them (feedback), examines who they want to be (vision/purpose) and identifies actions for moving forward (development planning). Individual reflective exercises will be further explored and shared in small group meetings, full class discussion, and individual coaching appointments with the faculty. Students complete a paper integrating their personal insights. There is no final exam.
Because the course focuses on self-awareness and relationships with others, students rely on interactions with each other to experience vulnerability and growth within an environment of safety and trust. Therefore, students will not receive a letter grade, but rather a "Pass" with 0.5 credits or a "No-Credit" on their transcript. The "Pass" designation will be given if the following requirements are met: 100% attendance (non-negotiable), completion of all assignments, honoring confidentiality, and active participation in class activities and discussions.
Please note that the 100% attendance policy is non-negotiable across all sections and instructors. Only bid on a section for which you are sure you can attend every class session. Review the abbreviated syllabus for that section to confirm the precise meeting dates.
