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Simmons University Leadership Institute

Empowering Leaders
At All Levels

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We have a variety of resources available to serve you, no matter where you are in your leadership journey. Whether you are focused on accelerating your own career or responsible for driving broader talent initiatives forward in your organization – our Institute team is committed to helping you succeed.

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  • Our keynotes are based on our latest research around the best practices necessary for talent to thrive in the workforce. We offer actionable strategies that will inspire, empower, and activate your leaders.
  • The content is immediately applicable, focused around creating a more engaged workforce capable of driving your business objectives forward.  
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RESEARCH AND INSIGHTS

Introducing the Thrive IndexTM

Our new research reveals a powerful truth: When women thrive, organizations thrive.

Our 2024 Thriving at Work Study identifies the top three barriers preventing women from doing their best work—and the leadership practices that create thriving, high-performing cultures.

Key insights:

  • Women’s ability to thrive at work may be on the decline
  • Poor communication, lack of transparency, and bad management hinder progress
  • Thriving employees are more productive, engaged, and committed
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Attending SLC2025 was an unforgettable experience that left me feeling inspired, empowered and ready to take on new challenges.”

Ai Quyen Le

Technology Engagement Associate, John Hancock

I walked away feeling empowered, energized, and deeply inspired—and I can’t wait to put these lessons into action.”

Alice Gold

Project-Based Learning Coach and Designer, MIT

Attending the Simmons Leadership Conference was an eye-opening experience, filled with powerful lessons on leading through change, embracing resilience, and navigating the AI revolution."

Jennifer Ferreyra

Enterprise Customer Delivery Manager, Cisco

I am feeling inspired after attending and being surrounded by women leaders who uplift and empower each other. When women thrive, we all thrive!”

Liana Nguyen

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, John Hancock

The greatest opportunity for leaders today is to foster workplaces where every individual feels valued, encouraged, and emboldened to lead as their authentic self."

Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten

President, Simmons University

Highlights from the 2025 Simmons Leadership Conference

The 46th Annual Simmons Leadership Conference brought together thousands of leaders on March 20, 2025—both in-person in Boston and virtually from around the globe—for a powerful day centered on the theme of Leading Change.

This year’s conference explored what it means to navigate, embrace, and drive transformation in an uncertain world. Attendees gained powerful insights, heartfelt inspiration, and practical strategies from an extraordinary lineup of speakers, including Cynt Marshall, Brooke Shields, Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva, and more.

Throughout the day, keynote speakers shared candid stories of resilience, reinvention, and impact. Panel discussions dove deep into the realities of leading through change—with real-world lessons, leadership best practices, and honest dialogue. Each session featured open Q&As with top women leaders, offering expert advice and actionable takeaways designed to empower attendees to lead change—personally and professionally.

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