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Leadership Development and Communications Program

Clinical Assistant Professor in Leadership Development and Communications

Portrait of Robert Langewisch, Faculty at the Kellogg School of Management
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Bob completed his bachelor's degree in Economics from Northwestern University and spent over 11 years with Andersen Worldwide and Accenture where he focused on customer relationships and information management. During his experience in the corporate world, Bob embarked on his own career change journey, resulting in the completion of his master's degree in counseling psychology at Northwestern University with an emphasis on career psychology. Bob is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois and has served as and executive coach for the Center for Creative Leadership and Kellogg, where he teaches courses,and facilitates learning experiences focused on maximizing individual and team leadership potential.  His clients include individuals at all levels and career stages with an emphasis on developing emerging leaders in a variety of industries and types of organizations including for-profit corporations, not-for-profit organizations, family enterprises, and entrepreneurial ventures.

Bob's business experience, successful execution of his own career transition, and training as a counselor combine in a unique way enabling him to understand more fully how professional and personal influences affect professional development, success and satisfaction.  In his teaching and his work as a executive coach, Bob helps his clients/students/participants gain awareness of the strengths they possess, the values that drive and motivate them, and the goals they hope to achieve for themselves and for the communities they impact.  Bob also provides tools, guidance, and support that enable them to identify and implement actions that move them and their organizations in the direction of their identified goals.

  • M.A., 2005, Counseling Psychology, Northwestern University
    B.A., 1990, Economics, Northwestern University
  • Executive Coach, Director-EMBA Leadership Coaching, and Adjunct Lecturer of Leadership Coaching, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, 2007-present
  • Adjunct Executive Coach, Center For Creative Leadership, 2017-2022
    Career Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Self Employed, 2005-present
    Manager, Accenture, 1998-2001
    Manager, Andersen Worldwide, 1990-1998

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.