Center for Leadership at FIU

Shoutout to our Executive Director Nathan Hiller, PhD for his contributions to Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP)’s Leading Edge Consortium, a premier event focused on 'Developing Leaders in a Shifting World.' This gathering of top experts highlights how leadership is evolving to meet global trends and workforce changes.

Today, we wrapped up The Leadership Essentials Program: Pathways to Leadership! Over the past two days, our participants immersed themselves in core leadership skills, from understanding how personality shapes leadership to leveraging networks, building resilience through mindfulness, and mastering effective communication. We’re inspired by their commitment to growth, connection, and impact. Thank you to everyone who brought energy, passion, and insights to make this experience transformative! For our participants: What was your most valuable takeaway from the program? Paola Rojas-Collazos Kenia F. Estefania Calzada M.S. Oren Hertz, Ph.D., M.B.A. Wanetta "Bobby" Ghisiawan-Whittaker, PhD Alejandra Blanco Raquel C. Fernandez Lucia Fernandez Pedro Luis González Martínez Vanessa Q. Emily Armenteros, M.S. Charles J Pennington Fiorella Aldunate Nicolle Barcenas Victoria Cattin Milica Dordevic Kelsey Lemus Mike Liu Julien Maillet Camila Mejia Michelle Pires Luis Rodriguez Jimena del Solar Mykaila Johnson Cherrie Wei Xu Dylan Egleston Valentina Lujan Mayra Beers, Ph.D. Ebony Smith, MCC (she/her) Christiana Serle, MPH, CHES Shannon Hanson, Ph.D. - - #FIULead #BetterLeadersBetterWorld #talentmanagement #humanresources #personaldevelopment #professionaldevelopment #leadershipessentials #leadershipdevelopment

We're thrilled to partner with Carnival Cruise Line in cultivating their future leaders through the third cohort of their Emerging Leader Program! This group of 22 exceptional participants delved into topics like leadership values, managing their energy and time effectively, and developing coaching skills for leaders. Each individual wrapped up the day by crafting their own leadership agenda – a personalized blueprint to guide their growth and impact. A special thank you to the visionary leaders at Carnival Cruise Line who nominated these emerging talents and continue to champion their development. Your belief in our partnership fuels our commitment to making a difference together. Here's to shaping the future of leadership, one cohort at a time! Eric Dombrowski Abd Basheer, PhD Andrea Diez de Onate Andrea Gonzalez Winfield Camilo Correa Daniel Volkov Diana Pinto Eduardo Celis, MSF Elizabeth Cazau Elizabeth Montenegro Giacomo Lombardi Ian O'Hagan Ivette Rodriguez Joseph Chiafair Jr. Margarita León Matt Lupoli Michael Galarce Rohan Mumby Rohit Raj Lamichhane Tamara J. Archer Vasu Rapolu Nathan Hiller, PhD Shannon Hanson, Ph.D. Kristyn Wilczek Jessica Sotomayor Jacqueline Correa Sheryl Velazquez Dylan Egleston Valentina Lujan Kaitlin Medina Mayra Beers, Ph.D. Ebony Smith, MCC (she/her) Garth D. Headley, CAAP - - #FIULead #BetterLeadersBetterWorld #LeadershipDevelopment #ChooseFun

🎉🏆 We are honored to receive the Gold Award for Excellence in Academic Partnerships as part of the 2024 Learning in Practice Awards! 🏆🎉 This recognition celebrates our dedication to partnering with organizations to develop and empower their leaders. At the heart of our work is a commitment to crafting innovative, impactful programs that help organizations build leadership excellence from within. Through collaboration and customized approaches, we aim to drive success for our partners by equipping their leaders with the skills and vision they need to thrive. As Ashley St. John, Chief Learning Officer’s editor-in-chief, shared: “The 2024 Learning in Practice Awards finalists exemplify the pinnacle of innovation and dedication in employee development. This year's winners have once again raised the bar, showcasing inventive approaches that not only enhance individual growth but also drive organizational success." We are proud of this achievement and grateful to our partners who share our passion for leadership development. Together, we are making a lasting impact, and we look forward to continued success and innovation in building the leaders of tomorrow. 🌟🚀 Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey! Nathan Hiller, PhD Shannon Hanson, Ph.D. Kristyn Wilczek Jessica Sotomayor Valentina Lujan Dylan Egleston Kaitlin Medina Jacqueline Correa Elisa Hernandez Sofia Solorzano Lietty Robaina Jane Park Sheryl Velazquez Florida International University - College of Business - - #LIPAward #LearningInPractice #LeadershipDevelopment #Partnerships #CLOSym #Sym2024 #ChiefLearningOfficer #CLO

17 leaders, 2 days of growth, influence, and motivation. Thank you for making it a success! 🙌 Janet Boue Chris Cisneros Maddison DeLayo, MBA Tamara Devos Jennifer F. Brittney Garcia Eleane Maria Gonzalez Ingrid Moss, MSW Mercedes Rueda Schott Janet Stratton Brandon Johnson Annette Labrador Wissin Lounes Eddie Martinez Raquel McKinnon Joe Scott Nathan Hiller, PhD Mayra Beers, Ph.D. Brian Dunn - The Meeting Coach Brooke Buckman Sheryl Velazquez Dylan Egleston Jacqueline Correa - - #FIULead #BetterLeadersBetterWorld #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipMatters #CareerDevelopment #ManagementTraining #LeadingTeams #InvestInYourFuture #LeadershipProgram #professionaldevelopment

A big thank you to the 17 leaders who joined us for The Leadership Accelerator Program! Over the past two days, we dove deep into essential leadership topics like personal values, coaching for growth, leveraging influence, and team motivation—all guided by our expert faculty. Your engagement made this experience truly meaningful. We hope these insights will continue to shape your leadership journey. Remember, leadership is an ongoing process, and we can’t wait to see how you apply these lessons moving forward! Janet Boue Chris Cisneros Maddison DeLayo, MBA Tamara Devos Jennifer F. Brittney Garcia Eleane Maria Gonzalez Ingrid Moss, MSW Mercedes Rueda Schott Janet Stratton Brandon Johnson Annette Labrador Wissin Lounes Eddie Martinez Raquel McKinnon Joe Scott Nathan Hiller, PhD Mayra Beers, Ph.D. Brian Dunn - The Meeting Coach Brooke Buckman Sheryl Velazquez Dylan Egleston Jacqueline Correa - - #FIULead #BetterLeadersBetterWorld #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipMatters #CareerDevelopment #ManagementTraining #LeadingTeams #InvestInYourFuture #LeadershipProgram #ProfessionalDevelopment

We’re excited to kick off day one of the Leadership Accelerator Program! Ready to grow, learn, and lead with an amazing group! Brian Dunn - The Meeting Coach Nathan Hiller, PhD Brooke Buckman Ravi Gajendran Mayra Beers, Ph.D. Dylan Egleston Sheryl Velazquez Jacqueline Correa - - #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadWithImpact #LeadershipAccelerator #ProfessionalGrowth #LeadershipSkills #FIULeadership #FIULead #BetterLeadersBetterWorld

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the insightful discussion with Kaihan Krippendorff on his latest release, Proximity. The event fostered meaningful discussions on the impact of proximity and innovation in shaping the future. Special thanks to our partners, LeverX and eMerge Americas! Nathan Hiller, PhD Kaihan Krippendorff LeverX eMerge Americas Oleksii Yaremenko Melissa Medina Gianni D'Alerta 🔮Ralph Quintero Caryn Lavernia William Hardin, PhD, FRICS Bill Mateikis Christian Gomez Shannon Hanson, Ph.D. Kristyn Wilczek Sheryl Velazquez Jessica Sotomayor Florida International University - College of Business William Hardin, PhD, FRICS - - #leadership #proximity #betterleadersbetterworld #FIULead #kaihankrippendorff #outthinkernetwork

We were honored to host a thought-provoking discussion with Kaihan Krippendorff this evening and are excited to see how these ideas will shape the future. Thank you to our incredible partners and all who attended!

Exciting day as our Principal Leadership Development Program, cohort XV returns for another insightful session! Ready to continue their transformative journey of leadership development! Jacqueline Correa Sheryl Velazquez Shannon Hanson, Ph.D. Mayra Beers, Ph.D. Brian Dunn - The Meeting Coach Valentina Bruk Lee Miami-Dade County Public Schools - - #FIULead #BetterLeadersBetterWorld #EdLeaders #yourbestchoicemdcps