What does this moment ask of me as a leader?
The Center for Innovative Leadership prepares leaders to meet the moment with innovative strategies for modern challenges.
CIL advances knowledge and builds capacity for innovative leadership in today's dynamic work organizations. Housed at the Carey Business School, CIL is a hub for new ideas and insights on leadership, combining faculty-led research, student-facing programming, and community-focused impact.
Our Focus Areas
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Research & Resources
CIL supports cutting-edge research on leadership, translating this research into evidence-based resources and insights for practicing leaders.
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Courses & Experiences
CIL designs and delivers a variety of high-impact leadership experiences at key moments during students’ journeys at the Carey Business School.
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Engagement & Outreach
CIL curates conversations with leaders across a range of industries and shares faculty thought leadership on pressing issues facing modern organizations.
Find the Right Resources for You
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Featuring Curtis Ravenel, a pioneer at the intersection of business and sustainability. Hosted by MBA candidates Sarah Adams and Priscilla Markin, this episode explores Curtis's career journey, from planned goals and serendipitous opportunities to a venture in the brewpub business that honed his financial acumen. Curtis shares pivotal moments at Bloomberg where he embraced a leadership role in sustainability, turning sustainable practices into revenue-generating strategies. He also reflects on handling failure, the value of discipline, and the importance of loving what you do to achieve success.
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This video profiles former NASA Flight Director Courtenay McMillan, who recently served as the Manager of Mission Integration & Operations for the International Space Station (ISS) program. The video explores the importance of leaders being open to rethinking decisions when new data is presented and how leaders manage uncertainty and crises.
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To attract, develop, and retain top talent, organizations must equip their leaders to lead inclusively. This Field Guide provides scalable tools to help leaders cultivate environments that navigate the complexities of today’s diverse workplaces, advancing equity and progress.
