Years of research show that leaders are made, not born. KLI is committed to upholding Claremont McKenna’s leadership mission by offering students experiences that will challenge them to think, feel, and act as a leader and a changemaker.
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The mission of the Kravis Leadership Institute at Claremont McKenna College is to be a premier academic center for the promotion and understanding of responsible, innovative leadership and to provide unique opportunities for CMC students to develop as outstanding real world leaders in the public, private and social sectors.
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How to Lead and Influence Without Formal Authority, A Workshop with Professor David Day
We often underestimate our ability to lead due to insufficient exposure to formal leadership roles, unmet age requirements, or even lack of experience. KLI Academic Director Professor David Day conducted a leadership development workshop to share the art and science of getting people to say “yes.”
Lessons Learned in the Entertainment Industry
By Sofia Trigo ‘20 Sitting around Michael Grindon’s ‘76 Pacific Palisades patio, it was hard not to admire the greco-roman columns, perfectly groomed lawn, and impeccable pool. As KLI Journalists, Robert Cain ‘21 and I had the opportunity to attend the Kravis Fellows...
Still an Analyst: From Leadership to Finance
Tierra Patmavanu 18′ analyzes how working as a research assistant at KLI and an investment banking summer analyst at Cain Brothers have been fundamental to her growth. She credits strong mentorship in both of these experiences.