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John Yerger: Reimagining What’s Possible
LSI Fellow, John Yerger’s vision for contribution, growth, and lifelong leadership.
Re-Educated on Midlife Transition: A Conversation with Lucy Kellaway
In this conversation, journalist, author, and educator Lucy Kellaway discussed midlife transition, lifelong learning, and her book Re-Educated.
5 Key Takeaways from Our Enduring Excellence Conversation with Indra Nooyi
Indra Nooyi shares lessons on leadership, enduring excellence, and building a purpose-driven legacy.
From Reflection to Action: Deborah Bennett’s Next Chapter Bloomed in the Leadership and Society Initiative
Combining community, care, and conservation through repurposed flowers
5 Key Takeaways from Our Enduring Excellence Conversation with Arthur Brooks
Arthur Brooks shares lessons on happiness, purpose, and sustaining excellence across a lifetime.
Janet Foutty: How the Former Deloitte Consulting CEO Honed Her Focus on Women’s Health
As a world-renowned business expert and best-selling author, Janet developed the why, what, and how, for her next chapter through the Leadership and Society Initiative (LSI) fellowship.
5 Key Takeaways from Our Enduring Excellence Conversation with Mellody Hobson
Mellody Hobson shares lessons on excellence, purpose, and shaping a more inclusive future.
Reimagining Leadership: Dan Draper on the Power of the LSI Imagine Pathway
Dan Draper shares how the Imagine Pathway empowers experienced leaders to take their next step with purpose and shape society’s future.
Watch: The Arts of Leading: A Conversation with Edward Brooks and Michael Lamb
Editors Edward Brooks and Michael Lamb of “The Arts of Leading: Perspectives from the Humanities and the Liberal Arts” explore of how the humanities can transform our understanding of leadership beyond traditional management frameworks.
UChicago Leadership & Society Initiative Announces 2025–2026 Cohort
Chosen from an unprecedented number of candidates, this year’s LSI Fellows represent a highly distinguished cohort of individuals shaping industries, communities, and the future of purposeful leadership.