MSU Leadership Institute & UM Global Leadership Initiative

There’s a principle in leadership that says the further you advance in responsibility, the more you must rely on questions rather than answers.

The conference is free and open to all UM students and young leaders in the community.

"Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things." Peter Drucker

At a time of political polarization and economic turmoil, we yearn for superior leadership.

What are the things that you assume cannot be included in business that you believe would benefit our world community?

Rarely does strong leadership ability show up at lower levels in the hierarchy if senior leaders aren’t very effective in their roles.

"We’re both really passionate about making MSU an even better place."

"You don’t have to have a history of being a leader to be involved."

"Michael is passionate about fostering change in the arena of nonjudgmental communication – and recognizing that a key leadership skill in building community is supporting community communication that appreciates differences."

In 2009, Simon Sinek released the book "Start With Why" — a synopsis of the theory he has begun using to teach others how to become effective leaders and inspire change.