The Leadership Lab

SMU Cox Executive Education launches the newly re-imagined Leadership Lab.

SMU Cox Executive Education is excited to introduce The  Leadership Lab. Expanding on the powerful work of our Latino Leadership Initiative, the transformed Leadership Lab will broaden the effort’s impact and better serve the executive development needs in today’s global business environment.

The new Leadership Lab builds on SMU Cox’s strong foundation of developing high-potential Latino managers and expands its reach to empower potential leaders from all backgrounds while also maintaining a its deep commitment to conveying the importance of cultural awareness to business growth. 

“In an increasingly interconnected world, the ability to lead across cultures isn’t just a soft skill, it’s an essential strategic advantage for every organization and every audience,” said Ana Rodriguez, Executive Director of The Leadership Lab from the SMU Cox School of Business. “This name change reflects our desire to help more companies and employees grow and succeed.”

Expanding Impact

The Leadership Lab will lean into the successful hallmarks of the Latino Leadership Initiative with renewed energy and focus:

1. Commitment to Cultural Awareness: Our immersive, hands-on curriculum continues to center on cultural and self-awareness as the cornerstone of next-level leadership.
2. Proven Impact and Personalized Support: Since 2013, we have partnered with Fortune 1000 companies to nurture and develop potential leaders into essential talent who drive growth, manage complexity, and build sustainable competitive advantages for their organizations.
3. Community and Connection: Program participants will join a vibrant network of peers and mentors, fostering lifelong growth and impact.

Building On Our Strengths

The Leadership Lab will extend its offerings to reflect today’s fast-evolving business environment:

1. Broader Reach: The Leadership Lab is open to all our partners’ high-potential talent, equipping them to lead and seize business opportunities across markets.
2. New Offerings: Whether through our established or fully-customized experiences, the Leadership Lab will help organizations build a leadership pipeline ready for the challenges of today and tomorrow.