Leadership Institute
At the Purdue University Northwest Leadership Institute, we prepare great leaders of all ages to excel in an increasingly competitive global environment.
2023 Northwest Indiana Women on the Rise
The 2023 Women on the Rise list includes leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs who are making an impact across Northwest Indiana. These are the women shaping business, guiding communities, and encouraging economic growth in our region’s communities. They achieved success in 2022 and are bringing that dynamic momentum with them into the new year.
Leadership Northwest Indiana (LNI)
Our 8-month program will help you identify areas for growth to become a more insightful, stronger leader.
“Leadership is like a muscle that needs to be worked. It’s using proven skills and techniques; it's life experience. It's making mistakes and learning from them.”
Resources
The Explorer Academy at the Purdue University Northwest Leadership Institute is a program designed for PNW staff members to help guide their professional development, build upon their strengths, and navigate all that PNW has to offer.
The mission of the Leadership Institute is to train leaders at all levels to grow their leadership skills, enabling participants to add their vibrant leadership to our communities. We aim for each participant to become a more confident, charismatic and authentic leader.
Your gift helps us to connect emerging leaders with leadership training and collaborative experiences, building the strong leadership that’s needed to serve our region and support sustained economic and community development.
News and Announcements
Lead with YOUR Voice. Authentically and Unapologetically.
Your voice matters and there is only one “right way” to uncover and claim your leadership voice: by being authentic. Watch October’s Lunch and Lead to learn more!
Purdue Northwest announces 2023 Northwest Indiana Women’s Leadership and Innovation Summit
The Leadership Institute and Society of Innovators at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) have announced the 2023 Northwest Indiana Women’s Leadership and Innovation Summit.
Regional professionals complete 2022-23 Leadership Northwest Indiana program
The Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest proudly announces the graduates of the Leadership Northwest Indiana (LNI) program.
Upcoming Events
Dec 05
Lunch and Lead Event: Innovation Leadership
Melissa Mitchell discusses how innovative leaders inspire productivity through different approaches and how you can achieve the same.