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Global authority on the intersection of leadership, equity, and inclusion – with an emphasis on achieving gender parity.

The founding of Simmons University Institute of Inclusive Leadership in 2019 builds on the University’s rich heritage of igniting positive action, fostering everyday leadership and striving for lasting social justice. Our vision is simple: Manifest equity in leadership in our lifetime. We accomplish this by offering leaders groundbreaking inclusivity programs that support underrepresented populati

ons. We design, build, and deliver innovative on-site and online instruction that can be customized for any organization’s leadership journey.

11/24/2025

📣 Registration is open for the 2026 Simmons Leadership Conference (SLC47), and the excitement is building! 🌟

Don’t miss your chance to join leaders from across industries on March 17, 2026, for a day of connection, inspiration, and growth.

✨ NEW for 2026: Every SLC47 ticket comes with Thrive365, an ongoing learning journey designed with today’s leader in mind, so you can continue your growth long after the conference ends.

Secure your pass today and start your year of leadership growth.

→ SLC47 | Learn more: https://ow.ly/qWNt50XvVVI

11/18/2025

📣 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 Simmons Leadership Conference (SLC47)!

March 17, 2026

🌟 What to Expect

✔️ A full day of insights, inspiration, and connection
✔️ A global community of leaders learning together
✔️ A deep dive into this year’s theme: The Connected Leader — how connection fuels performance, resilience, and belonging

💡 New for 2026
Your ticket now includes Thrive365 — an ongoing virtual leadership journey with learning, resources, and community touchpoints to keep you growing all year long.

💻 Join from anywhere. No travel required.
This is your opportunity to invest in yourself — and your impact.

👉 Buy your pass:
https://ow.ly/pLYJ50Xt1mv

11/17/2025

What if the antidote to isolation—and the key to effective leadership—is Connection?

In her latest blog, our CEO, Susan MacKenty Brady, explores why connection is the antidote to the quiet isolation so many leaders feel—and how fostering authentic relationships can unlock clarity, resilience, and belonging in today’s workplaces.

For HR and leadership development professionals, it’s a timely reminder: before leaders can inspire others, they need to feel seen, supported, and connected themselves.

🔑 3 Takeaways for Leaders & HR Professionals:

>> Connection fuels performance—it’s what turns good leaders into great ones.

>> Loneliness at the top is real, but it doesn’t have to be inevitable.

>> Building moments of authentic connection creates stronger, more inclusive cultures.

💡 Read the full piece: https://ow.ly/urbC50XrlcT

11/13/2025

As the season of reflection and gratitude unfolds, we’re exploring one powerful theme: CONNECTION — the antidote to loneliness and the key to sustaining leadership energy.

In our November Newsletter, you’ll find:

🌟 Insight on why connection fuels belonging, resilience, and performance.

🎧 A podcast featuring Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva on how to reinvent yourself and thrive through change.

📝 New leadership blogs on how we stay energized, thrive together, and lead with care.

🎤 Highlights from the road — from RISE to DisruptHR to Paradigm for Parity.

Plus, a look ahead to SLC47 and the launch of Thrive365, a real-world leadership experience designed to meet you where you are and help you grow every day.

✨ Read the full issue → https://ow.ly/36Wc50XrfBh

11/10/2025

What happens when leaders truly come together?

In our latest insight piece, “Bottling the Magic: Why We Thrive When We Come Together,” Kristen Palson explores what makes those peak-moments of connection so powerful – and why they often fade too soon.

➡️ She shares three critical lessons:

1. Inspiration alone isn’t enough — structure sustains impact.
2. Leaders crave connection, not just content.
3. In a world of rapid change, leadership can’t be a once-a-year conversation.

At Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership, we believe the magic of collective energy, shared story, and meaningful interaction is exactly what drives growth — for individuals, teams, and organizations.

📖 Read the full article and learn how to carry the spark forward: https://ow.ly/hNmA50Xo46p

10/29/2025

⚡ Staying Energized Isn’t a Luxury — It’s a Leadership Imperative.

The pace of work today is relentless. Constant pivots, competing priorities, and rapid change have left even the most committed leaders stretched thin. And when leaders run on empty, performance, innovation, and culture all suffer.

In her latest blog, Kerry Seitz explores why mastering internal leadership — clarity, resilience, and sustainable pace — is essential for thriving in today’s business environment.

💡 This is the focus of our first Thrive365 learning block — a leadership journey that equips leaders to:

- Maintain focus and emotional steadiness under pressure
- Reconnect to what matters most to drive results
- Build sustainable energy for long-term performance

As Kerry writes, energy—not time—is the true currency of leadership. When leaders manage their energy with intention, they create teams and organizations that can perform — and thrive — even in constant change.

🔗 Read the blog: https://ow.ly/Uiqe50XjMCU

10/28/2025

What an incredible day today at the 2025 R.I.S.E. Women’s Leadership Conference! ✨

Lynn Perry Wooten & Susan MacKenty Brady shared insights from the main stage to a sold-out crowd of more than 1,400 women leaders in Providence, R.I.

Simmons University President Lynn Perry Wooten joined a powerful panel on overcoming imposter syndrome—sharing insights and strategies to help leaders step fully into their power.

Institute CEO, Susan MacKenty Brady, delivered a keynote on leading with authenticity, self-respect, and connection, giving attendees fresh perspectives to elevate their leadership.

Grateful to R.I.S.E. for creating space for these inspiring conversations and a community dedicated to growing, learning, and rising—together. 💫

10/22/2025

🌟 Today We’re Back in Boston — Empowering Women Leaders to Lead, Connect, and Thrive!

Thrilled to join our longtime partners at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce for the Women’s Leadership Program, where 70+ incredible leaders are gathered for a powerful day of growth and connection!

Our very own Kerry Seitz and Mary Shapiro led a powerful day of learning and discovery — exploring how to apply our leadership identity in a gendered world and diving deep into the art (and strategy!) of intentional networking. It’s a topic that’s vital to growth and influence, yet one so many of us rarely have the space to truly practice.

For more than 15 years, our partnership with the Chamber has been grounded in a shared mission: empowering women leaders to grow their confidence, amplify their voices, and scale their impact.

Together, we’re shaping the next generation of Boston’s changemakers — and we couldn’t be more grateful.

10/03/2025

🌟 Leadership Insights | October 2025

Leadership today isn’t just about keeping pace—it’s about sustaining the clarity, resilience, and energy to lead with impact.

In this month’s issue, we explore how leaders can sustain energy and impact in times of constant change.

Inside, you’ll find:

🔹 Thrive365 Launch — A year-long leadership journey designed to build clarity and resilience.
🔹 SLC47 | Save the Date — March 17, 2026 | Boston + Online.
🔹 Podcasts — Insights on leading with courage, empathy, and adaptability.
🔹 Blogs — Practical strategies to recharge and strengthen your network.
🔹 Client Spotlight — 15+ years of impact with the Boston Chamber of Commerce.

➡️ Read the October issue: https://ow.ly/oS6r50X69nU

10/02/2025

🌿 Honoring the legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall 🌿

In 2019, Simmons had the profound honor of hosting Dr. Goodall at our International Leadership Conference in Dublin.

She radiated authenticity, humility, strength, courage, and grace—reminding us all what it means to lead with love and compassion.

A peaceful crusader.
A gentle warrior.

The world is better because of her.

As she once said: “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”

We’ll carry her lessons forward in our leadership, our work, and our hearts.

09/23/2025

🎯 1 week left to register.

Women leaders: the Simmons Strategic Leadership Accelerator is your springboard to clarity, confidence, and strategic impact.

>> 3 seats remain.

09/15/2025

🚀 This program changes careers.

⏳ Only 5 seats left!

We’re officially 1 month out from the start of the Strategic Leadership Accelerator, a transformational program that has been shaping women leaders for over two decades.

This isn’t just another leadership course—it’s a high-impact experience designed to:

✨ Unlock your strategic influence
✨ Strengthen clarity and decision-making
✨ Position you for your next level of leadership

With a 360° assessment, 1:1 executive coaching, and actionable strategies, this program delivers the tools and confidence to lead with greater impact—right now and in the future.

🚨 Seats are almost gone. If you’ve been thinking about joining, now’s the time to secure your spot!

📅 Program kicks off in one month—don’t miss it: https://ow.ly/PJuG50WW37K

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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Thursday	9am - 5pm
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Started in 1979 by a group of MBA alumnae and considered to be the premier women's leadership conference in the world, the Simmons Leadership Conference attracts over 4,000 middle and senior level women every year from companies and organizations across the country and around the globe.

Each year, our speakers are prominent women who are role models and thought leaders on issues relevant to experiences and concerns of women in the workplace and in the world. We ask our speakers to tell their stories so others are inspired to reach higher to achieve their personal and professional goals.

The Simmons Leadership Conference is a non-profit fundraiser for graduate scholarships at Simmons University and as such, helps ensure the viability of women's education for generations to come.

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