Vicki TenHaken is a Professor of Management at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. Prior to joining the academic world she worked at General Electric and Herman Miller, Inc. in roles including executive vice president of strategy, general manager of a new business venture, vice president of marketing, and several human resource management positions. TenHaken is a Fulbright Scholar who has published several papers on topics of leadership, corporate longevity, and study abroad programs as well as a handbook for new managers.