FIU Center for Leadership

FIU Center for Leadership At the Center for Leadership at FIU, leadership development is our work and our passion.

We partner with great leaders to help them find ways to become even better – every day. At the Center for Leadership, we are dedicated to exploring leadership thought and practice through continuous research, providing opportunities for leaders to develop keen self-insight, and teaching leadership competencies that will equip them to meaningfully transform their organizations and their societies.

Through our research, executive development programs, and community engagement opportunities, we are building better leaders for a better world.

AI is changing the way we work — but most leaders haven’t had the opportunity to truly experiment with it in a practical...
05/26/2026

AI is changing the way we work — but most leaders haven’t had the opportunity to truly experiment with it in a practical way.

On June 3, we are hosting a hands-on AI Build Lab designed to move beyond AI talk and into action.

This is not a lecture. It’s a working session where leaders will collaborate to build a simple AI tool focused on a real workflow or challenge — no coding required.

Come individually or bring your team. You’ll leave with practical experience, new ideas, and a tangible starting point you can continue developing after the session.

📅 June 3, 2026
📍 FIU MMC Campus | Miami, FL
💲 $129 per person
🔗 go.fiu.edu/buildlab

Powered by the FIU Center for Leadership and Purple Horizons with support from Lovable.

Florida International University debuted at No. 7 in the U.S. and No. 2 in Florida in the Financial Times Executive Educ...
05/19/2026

Florida International University debuted at No. 7 in the U.S. and No. 2 in Florida in the Financial Times Executive Education Custom 2026 ranking.

This is FIU’s first year participating in the ranking, which evaluates customized executive education programs developed for companies, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other organizational clients.

FIU’s submission included executive and professional education programs from across the university, reflecting work by the Center for Leadership at FIU, FIU Business, FIU Jorge M. Pérez Metropolitan Center, Continuing Education, FIU Jack D Gordon Institute for Public Policy, FIU College of Engineering and Computing, and Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management.

What will leadership (development) look like in 5 years? What’s different – and what will (and should) be the same? On M...
05/13/2026

What will leadership (development) look like in 5 years? What’s different – and what will (and should) be the same?

On Monday, we gathered senior leaders from across South Florida sectors. Deep-tech. Healthcare. Asset Management. Human Capital. Non-profits.

Our Executive Director, Dr. Nathan Hiller, challenged the group with these critical future-forward questions. No one has THE answer, but the thoughtful input from this group was stellar. The conversation rich. How can we build thriving individuals, organizations, and communities?

Our ‘community’ showed up, and we left feeling energized, curious, and grateful.

What does it take to lead Greater Miami? It starts with self-awareness.Building on our long-standing partnership with M...
05/05/2026

What does it take to lead Greater Miami? It starts with self-awareness.

Building on our long-standing partnership with Miami Foundation , we were thrilled to lead the Miami Fellows Class XII through their Leadership Labs this past April. Following the program’s kick-off earlier this year, the Leadership Labs provided space for the Fellows to explore the “inner work” of leadership—giving them the tools to recognize potential derailers and lead their communities with greater intentionality.

We’re grateful to play a role in this transformative experience and can’t wait to see the continued impact of these incredible leaders.

Join us for Unstuck: Dismantle What’s Holding You Back, the next conversation in our Leading Well series, featuring Paul...
04/20/2026

Join us for Unstuck: Dismantle What’s Holding You Back, the next conversation in our Leading Well series, featuring Paula Fagundes-Ventura, Global Head of Coaching at Goldman Sachs, in conversation with Nathan Hiller of the Center for Leadership at FIU.

This session will focus on the coaching tools and approaches that can help leaders get unstuck themselves while also driving the growth of others around them.

If you’re interested in leadership, coaching, or personal growth, this conversation is for you.

🔗 Register: go.fiu.edu/unstuck

Congratulations to the newest graduates of the Leadership in Tech program! 🎉Today, we wrapped up a powerful leadership e...
04/14/2026

Congratulations to the newest graduates of the Leadership in Tech program! 🎉

Today, we wrapped up a powerful leadership experience. This group of leaders built the skills that matter most in today’s environment, strengthening self-awareness, influence, and the ability to lead through complexity.

In their final session, participants focused on communication and coaching others, further enhancing their ability to lead people, develop talent, and drive meaningful impact.

Thank you for choosing us as your partners in leadership development. We’re excited to see how you continue to lead with impact.

04/10/2026

Grateful for an incredible turnout at The Leadership Lectures with Jen Fisher! Thank you to Nathan Hiller and Adriene McCoy for hosting an incredible fireside chat.

From redefining hope as a leadership strategy to rethinking how wellbeing fuels performance, the conversation was insightful, practical, and inspiring.

Thank you to everyone who joined us—we loved having you and appreciate you being part of this conversation. What’s one takeaway that stayed with you?
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04/03/2026

Technical expertise gets you in the room. Leadership is what drives impact.

This week, a dynamic group of leaders came together for the two-day in-person experience of Leadership in Tech, building the skills that matter most today: self-awareness, influence, and leading through complexity.

Through hands-on sessions, peer collaboration, and insights from expert faculty, participants strengthened their ability to lead teams, navigate challenges, and turn expertise into impact.

And we’re just getting started. Looking forward to continuing the journey virtually in the weeks ahead.

Participants, what’s one insight you’re already putting into practice? 💡
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03/31/2026

In a tech-driven world, leadership is still human.

Excited to welcome a new Leadership in Tech cohort as they build the skills to lead people, navigate complexity, and make an impact.

Curious about the program? Drop a comment below! 👇

What if the way we’ve been thinking about productivity and performance is due for a reset?Join us for The Leadership Lec...
03/17/2026

What if the way we’ve been thinking about productivity and performance is due for a reset?

Join us for The Leadership Lectures featuring Jen Fisher, a globally recognized voice on workplace wellbeing and leadership transformation. Drawing on her experience as Deloitte’s first Chief Wellbeing Officer and her latest book Hope Is the Strategy, she will challenge traditional assumptions about what it truly takes to lead.

In this lecture, Fisher explores how leaders can cultivate wellbeing intelligence and harness hope as a strategic advantage to create organizations where people and performance thrive together.

📅 April 6, 2026
📍 FIU MARC Pavilion
🔗 go.fiu.edu/hope
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