“Leadership in Tough Times” The Barbara Jaslow Schaefer Inaugural Lecture

Simmons School of Social Work presents The Barbara Jaslow Schaefer Inaugural Lecture

“Leadership in Tough Times”
Presented by Dr. Ronald Heifetz

As social workers, we hope to make a difference in people’s lives, and this work often requires us to take leadership risks. We are facing tough times, as clients are struggling and agencies are fighting to survive. Whether you are a social work student or a seasoned professional, you are in a position to influence others and mobilize change efforts. Dr. Heifetz will explore with us how to use ourselves in the service of advancing what we care about most, as we face day-to-day workplace challenges.


About the presenter: Dr. Heifetz is the Founding Director of the Center for Public Leadership, King Hussein bin Talal Senior Lecturer in Public Leadership at Harvard Kennedy School, and a founding principal in Cambridge Leadership Associates. He is the author of Leadership Without Easy Answers and the co-author of Leadership on the Line: Staying Alive through the Dangers of Leading and The Practice of Adaptive Leadership. Known worldwide for his seminal work on the practice and teaching of leadership, Heifetz consults widely with senior executives in government, business, and nonprofit organizations. He is a graduate of Columbia University, Harvard Medical School, and Harvard Kennedy School, and has completed his medical training in psychiatry.