MIT Leadership Center

AT MIT LEADERSHIP IS...

CHOOSING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

AT MIT LEADERSHIP IS...

ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS

AT MIT LEADERSHIP IS...

ACTING WITH INTEGRITY

AT MIT LEADERSHIP IS...

A VERB, NOT A NOUN

AT MIT LEADERSHIP IS...

TACKLING TOUGH PROBLEMS

AT MIT LEADERSHIP IS...

NOT DEFINED BY TITLES

WELCOME TO THE
MIT LEADERSHIP CENTER

At MIT’s Leadership Center, we are dedicated to  the study and practice of leadership where people who change our world aren't defined by titles — they discern big problems, spot opportunities, and rally others to collectively solve  them in creative ways. Are you ready to invent new possibilities?

MIT Leaders in Action

MIT is driven by a culture of collaborators and doers focused on achieving meaningful impact. Explore this section for profiles of MIT Leaders in Action and to see videos and blogs exemplifying MIT’s brand of leadership.

Faculty Perspectives & Research

The MLC is an interdisciplinary community dedicated to the study of leadership related topics. We strive to engage both academics and professionals to bridge the gap between theory and practice. This section provides a curated selection of books, articles and videos of our affiliated faculty work.

ENGAGE

The MLC is dedicated to the practice of leadership - particularly, the type of distributed, problem-focused, goal-based leadership that fuels innovation at MIT and in innovation economies worldwide. Through our offerings we support public and private sector stakeholders and students in sharpening their leadership capabilities and putting them into action.

ABOUT

Since 2005, the MIT Leadership Center has served as a platform to reframe the conventional definition of leadership. By offering access to cutting-edge research, education, and dynamic conversations, we strengthen the capacity of individuals, teams and organizations to develop innovative solutions to complex problems and develop the next generation of leaders worldwide.