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Hello everyone. It is with much sadness that I announce Steve Carroll's passing. Steve was an ardent supporter of AACORN and of the arts & business movement in general. His book with Patrick Flood, "The Persuasive Leader: Lessons from the Arts" is an extensive reflection on his use of film and music within leadership education, as is his most recent book with his daughter Alisa Kinney and Harry Sapienza, "Effective Teaching for Managers: Lessons from Films." Though Steve only started publishing within art and business later during his career, I recall that even when I was a graduate student I could often find him at the University of Maryland's art theater and other art venues. He also took me to the Smithsonian National Gallery of Art, where he told me about his early career decisions. It went something like this: "Several of us from the U. of Minnesota had defended our PhDs and were celebrating at a bar. Someone asked what our plans were. One guy said, "I plan to pursue fame," and indeed he's now one of the most published guys I know. Another said he planned to get rich, and he's also doing pretty well. When it came my turn, I answered "I will pursue beauty." Well, you can imagine how everyone's jaws dropped, especially during those days of science. When asked about it, I replied, "Beauty is everywhere if you know how to look. The more you look, the more you find and the more you get back; it's remarkable that way. Once you have it, you always have it; no one can take it away from you. And it grows within and around you if you encourage it. So that's why I will pursue beauty." That's what I've been doing ever since, and so far it's turned out great." That was a pivotal conversation in my career, and in one way or another Steve's wisdom about this has affected many of my life choices. I know that he's also touched thousands this way, whether through his teaching, writing, or his extensive service in and out of academia. I remember when he was made a fellow of the Academy of Management, and what a spectacular turnout there was at the reception--arts people came from everywhere, and it was one of the most festive and touching receptions that I've ever known. Steve will be missed by so many, but I'm equally sure that he'll be present for a long time to come. D. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Alisa Kinney <[log in to unmask]> Date: Sat, Feb 3, 2018 at 3:34 PM Subject: Steve Carroll To: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]>, "[log in to unmask]" < [log in to unmask]>, "[log in to unmask]" < [log in to unmask]>, "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]> Dear Friends, I am sending you this message today to pass on the news of my father's passing on January 30. You may have already heard, and possibly spoken with my mom, but I wanted to share his memorial page with you, some of his fondest friends, colleagues, and students. He was ill for the past year, but his passing was peaceful at home with my mom. We visited with him almost daily, and he was well cared for. Mom is doing well, as we had been preparing for this sad day for some time. All of you contributed to his life tremendously, and I am sure he did the same with yours. I made up this list with names my brother sent me, and also by thinking of the people he spoke of frequently and finding addresses in his email. I am sure I have missed many important people, so please feel free to pass along this message and the link to the online memorial site included below. Please visit the online site below and share any fond memories or stories by adding to the Tributes or Stories sections. You can even add photos if you have some to share. Stephen J Carroll (1930 - 2018) - ForeverMissed Memorial Websites <https://www.forevermissed.com/stephen-j-carroll-jr/#about> Stephen J Carroll (1930 - 2018) - Forev... <https://www.forevermissed.com/stephen-j-carroll-jr/#about> Thank you for the joy and friendship you shared with my father over the years. Fondly, Alisa Kinney