The Institute for Leadership and EntrepreneurshipAn interdisciplinary unit of Georgia Tech

Inspiring and developing leaders to create organizations that contribute to just, caring, and sustainable societies.

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“The goal of the ILE is to

be a catalyst for positive

change. We want to motivate

others to develop a sense of

responsibility for enhancing

their world.”

–Terry Blum, ILE Director

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The ILE brings together communities within and beyond Georgia Tech to create sustainable positive change in the world. Students and faculty, as well as members of the larger community, are encouraged and empowered to take the social, environmental, and economic impacts of their actions into consideration when making everyday business decisions. ILE stakeholders are empowered to create social impact and to engage in leadership that ultimately creates a better world.

ILE faculty, staff, and student assistants.

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The ILE encourages values-based leadership, socially responsible entrepreneurship, and sustainable value creation. Located within the Scheller College of Business, its goal is to catalyze positive change by serving, developing, and inspiring others. The institute’s programs and other offerings enhance the capacity of Georgia Tech community members – enabling them to engage in leadership that builds better organizations and, ultimately, a more just, caring, and sustainable world.

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Through its core offerings, the ILE promotes social entrepreneurship, develops leadership capacity, and encourages dialogue on important topics.

The IMPACT Speaker Series provides a forum for leaders and entrepreneurs to visit Georgia Tech to share their experiences and advice. Since 2002, it has brought notable individuals from the business and social sectors to campus, including self-made billionaire Sara Blakely, business magnate Warren Buffet, Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, and former Vice President Al Gore.

The Ideas to Serve (I2S) Competition promotes student social entrepreneurship at Georgia Tech. Competition entries focus on solving local or global problems related to poverty, health care, education, disaster relief, and more. Past participants have gone on to garner additional support from organizations like StartUp Chile, Y Combinator, KickStarter, the Global Social Venture Competition, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Through academic coursework and hands-on experience, the management track of the Minor in Leadership Studies helps students build their leadership and management skills. In-depth projects with local organizations provide opportunities to put leadership knowledge into practice.

The Eastern Europe Study Abroad Program enables students to gain cultural awareness while learning about the application of business principles to the social and nonprofit sectors.

ILE programs and courses develop leaders and social entrepreneurs.

Aspiring social entrepreneurs present during the I2S Competition.

Waffle House President Walt Ehmer discusses leadership at the IMPACT Speaker Series.

Students gain cultural exposure while studying abroad in Eastern Europe.

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ILE programs and partnerships bring together individuals within and beyond Georgia Tech who will shape the future. By nurturing talent, enhancing self-awareness, and creating opportunities for impact, the ILE serves those who seek to make a difference in the world.

ProgramsFaculty Leadership Round Table – facilitates values-based leadership, enhancing the capacity of all individuals to engage in the practice of leadership, regardless of position or title

Graduate Leadership Program – promotes self-awareness and values-based leadership while highlighting the importance of service as motivation to lead, and the power of one to make a difference.

EMC² Faculty Tenure Retreat Program – celebrates Georgia Tech professors who have obtained tenure, helping them shape “the next season” of their life and work

Pro Bono Consulting Program – gives MBA students an opportunity to gain course credit while helping Atlanta-based nonprofit organizations confront key strategic challenges

PartnershipsThe ILE provides mentoring and support to student-run organizations with similar values and missions. The Global Social Venture Competition promotes the next generation of social enterprise; NetImpact brings together young leaders who are committed to using the power of business to improve the world; and Enterprise to Empower seeks to educate, enable, and engage students in social entrepreneurship.

Academic CoursesILE faculty members teach courses in leadership development, social entrepreneurship, and servant leadership within the Scheller College of Business.