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About the Center

At the Center for Leadership, we are dedicated to exploring leadership thought and practice through continuous research, providing opportunities for leaders to develop keen self-insight, and teaching leadership competencies that will equip them to meaningfully transform their organizations and their societies. Through our research, executive development programs, and community engagement opportunities, we are building better leaders for a better world. [Read More]

Leadership Programs

At the Center for Leadership at FIU, leadership development is our work and our passion. We partner with great leaders to help them find ways to become even better – every day. For leaders to position themselves to make better decisions more often, to get the best out of themselves and others, and to deliver results, Center programs focus on two epicenters of leadership development: self-insight and developable skills.

Designed for individuals looking to develop foundational leadership capabilities.

Designed for assistant/associate directors, senior managers, and managers looking to accelerate their leadership momentum.

Designed for women that serve as mid- to senior-level area managers, directors, or vice presidents with a decade or more leadership experience.

Designed for vice presidents, directors, and area managers with significant organizational responsibility.

Designed for current school leaders who are looking expand their leadership capacity and become change agents in their schools and communities.

Designed for individuals looking to harness the power of inclusion to lead more effectively.

Upcoming Programs and Events

View the calendar of all events and programs.

The Leadership Research Colloquium provides a forum for leading experts and faculty to present developing, extant and cutting-edge new research as it affects leadership in organizations and in our communities.

You’re a proven leader at your organization and ready to take the next step. Discover what directors to VPs nationwide already know: The High-Impact Leadership Program will unearth your dynamic, adaptive, and creative capabilities and transform them into a competitive advantage – for you, your team, and your organization.

As an emerging leader, you are ready to accelerate your leadership journey and transition from willing manager to trusted leader. Discover what front-line managers already know: The Leadership Accelerator Program will build your self-awareness, strengthen your behavioral and skill toolkit, and improve strategic alignment with your team and organization.

Research

View The Center’s research activities.

Now in its tenth year, the Alvah H. Chapman Jr. Outstanding Dissertation Award honors an individual whose dissertation makes an outstanding contribution to the field of leadership. This award is presented in partnership with the Network of Leadership Scholars.

The Leadership Competency Builder^© tool is designed to help leaders by identifying critical leadership competencies needed to position themselves, their teams, and their organizations for sustained future success.

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Blog

View The Center’s blog posts.

Leaders Removing Glass Ceilings – How Leaders Can Foster Gender Equity

Leading Well – Recap and Takeaways

4 Ways Leaders Change the World by Thinking ‘Outside the Building’

The ROI of Leadership Development

In a survey of over 2,500 leaders from companies in 94 countries, developing leadership was rated as the most urgent internal issue facing the organization – by far.

And when it comes to developing leaders, it’s not about just developing senior executive leaders, but developing leadership capacity at ALL levels of the organization. Organizations know they need to be doing this.

"We're trying to help people think about leadership differently, as something we practice, not just who we are. Every leader should continually grow their leadership toolkit."

- Dr. Nathan J. Hiller

Executive Director of The Center

What leadership capabilities should you be developing?

Research shows that good leaders can become great, and even great leaders should continue to develop, reflect, hone their skills, and learn new strategies. Assess yourself or your organization with The Leadership Competency Builder by clicking on the button below.