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Leadership Accelerator

Less Theory. More Practice.

Welcome to the Leadership Accelerator.

We provide repeated leadership practice through immersive scenarios with professional actors, peer coaching, and real-time feedback. MBA students refine their skills, build confidence, adapt in the moment, and grow by doing—not just by discussing.
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Leadership Fellows

Into the Hot Seat

Imagine being dropped into a high-stakes leadership moment, with a professional actor across from you and a group of your peers watching. The Hot Seat is our signature learning method: a live simulation where students lead through tension, try new approaches, and receive immediate coaching from peers and faculty. It's intense, iterative, and unforgettable.

Experience the Hot Seat

Experiential Leadership Development

Professional Actors

Peer Coaching

Real-time Feedback

Student Voices

Neha Tummala

“I remind myself that growth is hard, and what got you here won’t get you there, so keep going!”

Neha's Story

Ashwin Balaji

"When I think about an exceptional leader, I don’t look to the smartest person in the room. I look to the person who is willing to take a backseat and lean on their team to explain complex ideas."

Ashwin's Story

Najma Yakob

"If I’m not continuously pushing myself and others, I’m not leading."

Najma's Story

Signature Experiences

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Leadership Fellows Course

Stern’s popular cohort-based course where students navigate unscripted leadership moments and grow through shared reflection.

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Storytelling Summit

Two-day deep dive into leadership, vulnerability, and storytelling that sticks.

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Live Case

Where case study meets live action — a day-long high-stakes leadership simulation with no script.

 

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