Center for Innovative Leadership at Furman University

Center for Innovative Leadership at Furman University The CIL helps you develop the mindset, skills, and habits to thrive as a leader and innovator.

“The heart of leadership is connection, and connection is about empathy, curiosity and emotional courage.” -Brené BrownT...
09/02/2026

“The heart of leadership is connection, and connection is about empathy, curiosity and emotional courage.” -Brené Brown

The Women's Leadership Initiative is designed to foster meaningful connections that empower participants to develop human-centric leadership practices. Through in-depth, hands-on learning modules and collaborative experiences, WLI creates confident, capable leaders while growing and strengthening each participant's professional network.

Learn more about how you can build yourself and others up through WLI: https://hubs.ly/Q04trkPv0

Meet Jacob Roxon, one of our expert panelists at Ignite AI!As AI Strategy and Transformation Leader at Current Lighting,...
09/02/2026

Meet Jacob Roxon, one of our expert panelists at Ignite AI!

As AI Strategy and Transformation Leader at Current Lighting, he leads enterprise AI initiatives focused on responsible AI adoption, workforce enablement and measurable business value. A former co-founder of two AI startups, Jacob combines enterprise leadership, entrepreneurial experience and research-driven thinking that's shaped through work with leading academic and research institutions to turn AI’s potential into scalable business impact.

Hear from Jacob and other panelists at Ignite AI on September 21! Register for an individual seat or a table of four: https://hubs.ly/Q04vxFNk0

We're proud to introduce you to Lelia King, one of our panel speakers for Ignite AI!Lelia is the founding CEO and Execut...
09/01/2026

We're proud to introduce you to Lelia King, one of our panel speakers for Ignite AI!

Lelia is the founding CEO and Executive Director of Build Carolina, a South Carolina-based nonprofit organization that works to advance the tech community through demand-driven training, connection and support. She has over a decade of experience at the intersection of technology, education and economic mobility, and has built a career focused on scaling impact-driven programs and advising organizations on strategy and communication.

Hear from Lelia and other paneists at Ignite AI on September 21. Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q04vxCQv0

Ready to meet the panelists for Ignite AI? Introducing Emil Babineau, CIL Fellow and Founder of NUVEXA AI.Emil works to ...
08/31/2026

Ready to meet the panelists for Ignite AI? Introducing Emil Babineau, CIL Fellow and Founder of NUVEXA AI.

Emil works to place humans at the center of emerging technology by partnering with Furman University to develop accredited programs that prepare businesses and professionals for AI-driven growth. Throughout his career, Emil has led product and vendor launches, developed go-to-market strategies and built strategic alliances for Fortune 500 companies, including TD SYNNEX, Verizon Telematics and T-Mobile.

Hear more from Emil and other panelists at Ignite AI on September 21. Don't wait to register: https://hubs.ly/Q04vxF440

Making an impact in the classroom starts with understanding how students learn.Join nationally recognized Visible Learni...
08/31/2026

Making an impact in the classroom starts with understanding how students learn.

Join nationally recognized Visible Learning consultant and Corwin Learning author Dr. Cathy Lassiter as she explores the foundational principles that inform learning development through practical examples and actionable tools. Educators will leave with a deeper understanding of Visible Learning along with strategies for improving student outcomes that they can put to work the very next day.

Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q04trnv90

We had a radical time at the SCBIZ's Best Places to Work awards!It was a night full of meaingful dialogue surrounding wh...
08/28/2026

We had a radical time at the SCBIZ's Best Places to Work awards!

It was a night full of meaingful dialogue surrounding what drives organizational excellence and how teams can achieve more together. What a great opportunity to celebrate South Carolina's most innovative organizations!

Move from experimenting with AI to wielding it.Most organizations confuse access to tools with strategic readiness. Stra...
08/28/2026

Move from experimenting with AI to wielding it.

Most organizations confuse access to tools with strategic readiness. Strategic AI from ZSchool closes the gap between the raw cognitive power of next-generation models and the operational discipline required to wield them.

Level up your technical skills with a Furman-backed certificate: https://hubs.ly/Q04tcwm-0

Introducing Mike Bechtel, former Chief Futurist at Deloitte and a keynote speaker for Ignite AI!Artificial intelligence ...
08/27/2026

Introducing Mike Bechtel, former Chief Futurist at Deloitte and a keynote speaker for Ignite AI!

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we work, lead and innovate. Mike explores where AI is headed, what it means for organizations and how leaders can move beyond today’s headlines to make thoughtful decisions about tomorrow’s opportunities.

Hear from Mike about how humans can harmonize with machines to usher in the future of productivity at Ignite AI, a one-day innovation summit designed to empower leaders across sectors to maximize all of the new tools at their disposal without fear.

Reserve a single seat or a table for four: https://hubs.ly/Q04vwlq40

Ignite AI is less than one month away!There's still time to save your seat at this innovative summit designed to close t...
08/27/2026

Ignite AI is less than one month away!

There's still time to save your seat at this innovative summit designed to close the AI Readiness Gap. Be among the first to experience the Center for Innovative Leadership's AI Ready Organizational Framework, providing you with a practical approach to moving beyond isolated AI experiments toward repeatable organizational practice.

Reserve your seat now: https://hubs.ly/Q04tc8b40

Your best individual contributors don’t automatically become your best leaders.Most are promoted because of strong techn...
08/26/2026

Your best individual contributors don’t automatically become your best leaders.

Most are promoted because of strong technical or functional skills, then handed a team with little to no training in what it actually takes to lead people. From conflict resolution to shifting dynamics, new leaders can often feel unprepared. Close that gap with Momentum, a focused leadership training experience designed for on-site delivery with your team.

Empower your team with the skills needed to go further. Learn more about Momentum today: https://hubs.ly/Q04tc8jw0

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