This seminar series will explore the nature of leadership in organizations, and help individuals learn how to maximize their leadership effectiveness. By combining the amazing story of Ernest Shackleton and his Endurance crew with relevant literature, contemporary research on successful post-MBA careers, experiential learning, and sharing class member experiences, we will explore critical questions such as: - What exactly is leadership, and why is it important?- What makes an effective leader? - Why do leaders succeed or fail? - What is the role of social-emotional intelligence in leadership?- How does one learn to be an effective leader in general? - How might you, in particular, learn and grow your personal leadership style, learn from those around you, and improve your chances of success? Within the context of current GSB offerings, this course aims to provide an interactive approach for students to develop themselves as a leader, demystifying the vagueness of leadership.
2 units · GSB Student Option LTR/PF
This seminar series will explore the nature of leadership in organizations, and help individuals learn how to maximize their leadership effectiveness. By combining the amazing story of Ernest Shackleton and his Endurance crew with relevant literature, contemporary research on successful post-MBA careers, experiential learning, and sharing class member experiences, we will explore critical questions such as: - What exactly is leadership, and why is it important?- What makes an effective leader? - Why do leaders succeed or fail? - What is the role of social-emotional intelligence in leadership?- How does one learn to be an effective leader in general? - How might you, in particular, learn and grow your personal leadership style, learn from those around you, and improve your chances of success? Within the context of current GSB offerings, this course aims to provide an interactive approach for students to develop themselves as a leader, demystifying the vagueness of leadership.
Offered in Autumn 2025, Winter 2026 at Stanford University.