Welcome to

Responsible Business Leadership (RBL)!

RBL Overview

At this critical moment in history, the world needs responsible leaders to guide our businesses, schools, and communities through the complex challenges we face. Responsible business leaders are committed to making a positive and lasting impact.

Responsible Business Leadership (RBL) is a year-long certification program designed for business school graduate students to develop leadership skills in conscientious decision-making, compassionate capitalism, and sustainable business practices. Preparing students to act with compassion and integrity, this program builds leaders who create diverse and inclusive cultures within their organizations.

Grounded in Jesuit educational traditions and drawing from ethical leadership practices, the RBL program provides theory, coaching, and experiential learning to develop conscientious leaders. This program will help you identify your core values and build skills to face unexpected challenges with clarity and purpose. You will cultivate a growth mindset through introspection and learn to better understand the perspectives of others to foster innovative business cultures. The certification will set you apart in the job market and help you become a dynamic and responsible leader the world so desperately needs right now.

Your leadership is called for and your vision is needed.

Description 

During this information sessions, students are given an overview of the RBL certification program including:

• Explanation of the attributes of a responsible business leader
• Review of RBL foundational beliefs
• Steps to receive RBL certification  

Students also participated in a mindfulness in leadership workshop. 

Sessions

These sessions were offered during MS Orientation in August.

Description 

Required for RBL Certification.

During this workshop, you will identify your unique leadership style through the DiSC assessment. Standing for Dominant, Influential, Compliant, and Steady – DiSC is a personality assessment tool that provides a comprehensive report of one’s leadership style. DiSC offers an abundance of insightful information to both individuals and team members to maximize collaboration, communication, and overall productivity in the workplace.

Leaders who are most successful can foresee and create dynamic environments. The DiSC Assessment allows those who strive to become responsible business leaders to leverage their strengths and pinpoint areas of improvement to reach their fullest potential.

Sessions

We are offering four sessions. You only need to attend one.

ON CAMPUS DATES

Sept. 30th 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sept. 30th 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

VIRTUAL ZOOM DATES 

Oct. 6th 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Oct. 15th 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Nov. 3rd 7:00 PM - 10:00PM

Description 

This overnight retreat focuses on developing self-reflection and sustainability literacy skills. Throughout your stay, you will participate in a Strengthsfinder workshop and work in small groups on a environment, social, and governance (ESG) focused case study.

The retreat is held at the Fordham Westchester Campus. Transportation, meals, and lodging will be provided by GSB.

Space is limited for this retreat. Preference will be given to students who intend to complete the certificate and participate in the Leadership Assessment workshop.

Sessions

All sessions are in person

Session 1

Start: Nov. 11th 3:00 PM
End: Nov. 12th 5:00 PM

Session 2

Start: Nov. 12th 3:00 PM
End: Nov. 13th 5:00 PM

Session 3

Start: Nov. 18th 3:00 PM
End: Nov. 19th 5:00 PM

Session 4

Start: Nov. 19th 3:00 PM
End: Nov. 20th 5:00 PM

Description 

Required for RBL Certification.

A sustainable mindset is a core component of responsible business leadership. During these workshops and lectures, you will deepen your understanding of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues to learn how each element can be used to create positive impacts. 

Multiple sustainability workshops and lectures will be hosted over the academic year. We encourage you to attend as many as your schedule will permit in order to enhance your sustainability literacy. You need to attend one sustainability events to obtain the RBL certificate.

Sessions

We will be hosting sustainability events throughout the academic year. Most will be held during the spring semester. 

We will notify you of these events via email, TEAMs, and the GSB Events app. 

You can also check the RBL Calendar and GradLink for upcoming sustainability events. 

Description 

During an in-depth, one-hour session, you will meet with a certified leadership coach to learn practical, time-tested leadership strategies.

By reflecting critically on your leadership journey, you learn how to overcome recurring obstacles and leverage your strengths.

Your coach will help you walk away with a unique and personalized leadership action plan that you can put into practice immediately to improve your responsible business leadership competence. 

Sessions

1-on-1 sessions with a certified leadership coach will be available at the beginning of the Spring semester.

Sessions will be held virtual and last 50 minutes.

Students receive one session.

Residential (on campus) Students

Sign-up here to schedule a meeting with a leadership coach.

Online Students

If you haven't received an email inviting you to sign up for coaching, reach out to gsbgradonline@fordham.edu. 

Description 

Each Master’s program will host at least one industry specific environmental, social, and governance (ESG) event. These events will help you navigate the intersection between your specific field of study, ESG, and responsible business leadership. 

We encourage you to attend as many program-specific ESG events as your schedule will permit. Attending one program-specific ESG event will satify this step towards obtaining RBL certification.

Sessions

Program ESG events will be hosted throughout the academic year. Most will be held during the spring semester. 

You will be notified of program ESG events via email, TEAMs, and the GSB Events app. 

You can also check the RBL Calendar and GradLink for upcoming program ESG events.