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Gerard Seijts’ Ukrainian Odyssey

Last week turned out to be extremely intense for the team of the Center for Leadership of UCU: a two-day intensive training on Transformational Leadership and a panel discussion in Kyiv, emotionally heavy yet deeply inspiring meetings in Kharkiv, and the key event of the year – the “Well-Being Leadership Conference – 2025” – held […]

About Well-Being Leadership Conference – 2025

Friday, May 23, 2025. Just outside the center of Lviv. The modern building of the Faculty of Philosophy and Theology at UCU, parallel sessions, morning coffee, and silence before the start. And then – a space filled with meaning. That is how the 3rd International Scientific and Practical “Well-Being Leadership Conference” will be remembered. An […]

The Case Method: How One Learning Approach Transformed Global Education and Shapes the Leaders of New Type

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn”. These words, once spoken by Benjamin Franklin, perhaps best capture the essence of what came to be known more than a century ago as the “case method”. It is not just a learning tool. It is an educational philosophy […]

Andrei Sheptytsky: The Man Who Laid the Foundations of a Nation

“When studying or developing in a particular field, we often look for role models – individuals who truly inspire us to achieve more. But have you ever noticed how often we look to foreigners for inspiration? As if forgetting that among Ukrainians, too, there have been remarkable leaders – individuals who were ahead of their […]

Ihnatowycz Family Fund for Young Leaders – An Initiative Shaping the Next Generation of Leaders

Research, conferences, creative projects, and educational programs – the work of the Center for Leadership of UCU spans many forms. Yet, amidst this variety, certain initiatives stand out as particularly meaningful to our team. These initiatives align deeply with our Mission of fostering Leadership in Ukraine and bring emotional fulfillment as we witness their results. […]

“11 Virtues: A Toolkit for Developing Leadership Character” – A Training Program That Will Transform Your Understanding of Leadership

Who is a “true” Leader? The answer to this question is not as straightforward as it may seem at first glance. What’s more, the response often says more about the person answering than it brings us closer to the “absolute” truth. The definition varies depending on one’s field of activity, position, and even life experience. […]

The Character of a Leader, Subjective Well-Being, and Work in Hostile Contexts: What Can We Learn from the New Study of the Center for Leadership of UCU?

On November 22, 2024, the official presentation of the collective monograph “Strategic Communications in Wartime: Perspectives from Volunteers to Academics” took place at the national information agency “Ukrinform”. This joint project resulted from the creative collaboration of the National Academy of the Security Service of Ukraine and dozens of experts in security, social sciences, and […]

Year in Review: 2024 at the Center for Leadership of UCU

2024 has been an exceptionally active year for the Center for Leadership of UCU. Through our projects, we tackled a wide range of areas – from educational programs and corporate training to international conferences and research. Educational Programs One of our priorities remains fostering Leadership and team potential through training programs. In 2024, we conducted: […]

How Can Leaders Counter Hostile Propaganda?

How does propaganda influence each of us? Is the virtue of critical thinking developed enough to validate any information that enters our space? Are we aware of the impact of this tool on the global community? Andrew Rozhdestvensky, Executive Director of the UCU Leadership Center and Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior, participated in a […]

Organizational Culture: New Tools for Leaders

November 18-19, Andrew Rozhdestvensky, Executive Director of the UCU Leadership Center, participated in the program “Building Organizational Culture: Foundations for Leaders” at Harvard. “Why do some cultures thrive while others weaken?” — this was the central question participants sought to answer through collaborative research, discussions, and reflections. Leaders analyzed their approaches and explored new tools […]