Leading for Social Impact

Leadership that transforms communities and advances society.

Leadership is not only about performance – it’s about purpose. Leaders at all levels and in all industries must find innovative strategies to meet new market opportunities and positively impact a wide range of societal stakeholders. CIL’s faculty and affiliates study how leaders deploy key practices and structures to align organizational success with meaningful impact in communities around the world.

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Meet America’s Best Employers For Tech Workers 2025

Leading for Social Impact

In Forbes’ new ranking of America’s Best Employers for Tech Workers 2025, David Smith, CIL Core Faculty and Professor of Practice at The Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, argues that the companies most likely to retain top tech talent are those that support whole-person well-being by customizing benefits and work arrangements to meet diverse needs.

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Amazon CEO Jassy joins tech leaders warning employees about AI disruption

Leading for Social Impact

In a recent Financial World article, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy issued a clear warning: artificial intelligence is already reshaping the workforce—eliminating some jobs, creating others, and demanding rapid adaptation from everyone. Professor Christopher Myers echoed this urgency and emphasized the need for honest leadership in moments of disruption.

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Profiles in Leadership | Clavel Founders Lane Harlan & Carlos Raba

Leading Inclusively

This video profiles Lane Harlan and Carlos Raba, co-founders of Clavel, a celebrated Baltimore restaurant known for its authentic Sinaloan cuisine and hospitality-driven culture. Their story highlights a bold entrepreneurial journey shaped by resilience, creativity, and empathetic leadership through times of growth and crisis.

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