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Leadership is a long-term commitment

Executive Director Stephanie Hodnett suggests we should change the way we think about leadership development.

The most iconic leaders of our time have one thing in common: a life-long commitment to continuous improvement.   

"To be effective, leaders must reveal their vulnerabilities."

About this article

Stephanie Hodnett, Executive Director of Rotman Executive Programs at the Rotman School of Management, knows a great deal about leadership development. Prior to joining the Rotman School she spent over a decade as Vice President of Content Development and Learning Services for Zoologic Learning Solutions where she oversaw development of corporate training programs for professionals at 500+ financial institutions, MBA programs and Fortune 500 organizations worldwide.

In the Globe & Mail, Stephanie argues that the people most resistant to leadership training - those who feel we should already know everything there is to know about being a good leader - would benefit the most from such programs. 

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  • leadership
  • innovation
  • finance
  • governance
  • strategy

and more. The recently launched Excellence in Executive Leadership Certificate offers recognition for your dedication to long-term professional development. Those who earn the certificate also receive exclusive discounts and a host of other benefits.

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