The Emerson Leadership Institute at Saint 浪花直播 University鈥檚 Chaifetz School of Business proudly offers the Dignity-Based Leadership Development Series. Rooted in the Jesuit tradition of educating the whole person, this series is designed to prepare participants to make a positive impact on the world.
SLU's Dignity-Based Leadership Development Series aligns with key principles of Jesuit education, including:
- Caring for the whole person 鈥� mind, body, and spirit 鈥� while contributing to the greater good;
- Striving for 鈥渢he magis鈥� (more), which leads to excellence in all pursuits; and
- Becoming 鈥渕en and women for and with others.鈥�
This year-long program is designed to empower individuals to enhance their leadership capabilities through dignity-centered principles and practices, ensuring that attendees can implement what they learn directly into their roles. The program consists of in-person retreats carefully crafted to help participants discover their leadership potential; cultivate leadership skills; build cohesive, high-performing teams; and foster a culture of dignity and belonging. Key components include:
- 浪花直播 Symposiums: Highlighting the latest research findings from renowned leadership scholars on challenges and trends in leadership.
- Speakers and Panels: Bringing leaders together in a focused environment to reflect on and discuss leadership practices.
- Professional Development Workshops: Hands-on sessions where participants apply leadership principles and tools to real-world scenarios within their teams and organizations.
- Conferences and Networking: A psychologically safe space offering numerous opportunities for participants to connect with leaders and peers, share insights and collaborate on leadership projects.
2024-2025 Series
The Dignity-Based Leadership Development Series for the 2024-2025 academic year launched on Sept. 25, 2024, with a professional development workshop on fostering dignity and belonging. Led by Jackson Nickerson, Ph.D., Edward Jones Dean of the Chaifetz School of Business and a renowned scholar in the field, this workshop set the tone for a year of impactful dignity-based leadership development opportunities.
Schedule
- Sept. 25, 2024: Professional Development Workshop 鈥� Fostering Dignity and Belonging
- Oct. 11, 2024: Second Iteration of the Professional Development Workshop 鈥� Fostering Dignity and Belonging
- Nov. 1, 2024: Professional Development Workshop 鈥� Formulating the Right Problem
- Jan. 24, 2025: Panel Discussion 鈥� A Dialogue on Dimensions of Dignity
- Feb. 7, 2025: Professional Development Workshop 鈥� Actively Managing Conflict
- March 24鈥�28, 2025: Leading for Dignity Leadership Week
For more information or inquiries about upcoming events within the Dignity-Based Leadership Development Series, contact Jintong Tang, Ph.D., director of the Emerson Leadership Institute, at jintong.tang@slu.edu.