Leadership for a rapidly changing world

Stanford Leadership Institute

In a time of rapid change, from the technological to the geopolitical, economic to environmental, effective leadership requires more than interpersonal and managerial skills. It demands an understanding of the contextual forces transforming business and society.

The Stanford Leadership Institute prepares leaders with insights and strategies to navigate and shape our complex world. Based at Stanford Graduate School of Business, the institute brings together expertise from Stanford and beyond to address the critical issues of our time and inspire leaders to make a positive impact in their organizations and the world.

What We Do

The Stanford Leadership Institute is an interdisciplinary hub for innovative research, teaching, and convenings. We support research that examines the forces reshaping business and society, translate those insights into leadership education, and engage students, scholars, and practitioners to explore emerging challenges and practical solutions.

The Latest

School Stories & News Opensearch
February 04, 2026
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Scholars Discuss the Promises and Challenges of Decentralized Governance

At a Hoover Institution conference, Stanford GSB professors explored the governance of American universities and decentralized autonomous organizations.
October 23, 2025
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Doug Burgum: Forget Energy Transition. Think Energy Addition.

The U.S. Interior Secretary highlights the rising need for affordable and reliable power.
March 05, 2025
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Jamie Dimon Talks About Regulation, Remote Work, and What Keeps Him Up at Night

The JPMorgan CEO returned to Stanford GSB for a wide-ranging discussion on banking crises, AI, and why he believes employees should be back in the office.

We prepare leaders to navigate and shape the complex forces changing our world.

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