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CPL joins people across the country and around the world in mourning the passing of center founder David R. Gergen, a truly exceptional public leader, friend, and mentor.
Read CPL Director Anthony Foxx’s tribute to David Gergen: bit.ly/46bokI9
Read CPL Director Anthony Foxx’s tribute to David Gergen: bit.ly/46bokI9
July 11, 2025 at 11:12 PM
CPL joins people across the country and around the world in mourning the passing of center founder David R. Gergen, a truly exceptional public leader, friend, and mentor.
Read CPL Director Anthony Foxx’s tribute to David Gergen: bit.ly/46bokI9
Read CPL Director Anthony Foxx’s tribute to David Gergen: bit.ly/46bokI9
This summer, CPL Gergen Fellows are fanning out across the globe to learn public leadership on the job, in support of a wide range of policy issues from local leadership on international climate challenges to improving access to higher education. Read more: www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/cpl/...
Gergen Fellows begin summer of service
2025 Gergen Fellows driven by family roots, passion for public service, as they fan the globe. Five new summer fellows talk about their upbringings and why they were called to public service.By Tom Lo...
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May 29, 2025 at 7:44 PM
This summer, CPL Gergen Fellows are fanning out across the globe to learn public leadership on the job, in support of a wide range of policy issues from local leadership on international climate challenges to improving access to higher education. Read more: www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/cpl/...
We are pleased to announce @chefjoseandres.bsky.social as this year’s recipient of the Gleitsman International Activist Award, for his leadership of @wck.org to feed and affirm the dignity of victims of climate disasters, conflict, and humanitarian crises. www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/cpl/...
Chef José Andrés to Receive Gleitsman International Activist Award
Chef José Andrés to Receive Gleitsman International Activist Award Today, the Center for Public Leadership announced José Andrés as this year’s recipient of the Gleitsman International Activist Award....
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May 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
We are pleased to announce @chefjoseandres.bsky.social as this year’s recipient of the Gleitsman International Activist Award, for his leadership of @wck.org to feed and affirm the dignity of victims of climate disasters, conflict, and humanitarian crises. www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/cpl/...
Reminder: CPL students are hosting a discussion on "Advancing Indigenous Rights" over lunch tomorrow, 2/27, from 12-1PM. Open to all HUID holders. RSVP required: hksexeced.tfaforms.net/f/registrati...
February 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Reminder: CPL students are hosting a discussion on "Advancing Indigenous Rights" over lunch tomorrow, 2/27, from 12-1PM. Open to all HUID holders. RSVP required: hksexeced.tfaforms.net/f/registrati...
Take a look at this great article from @harvardmagazine.bsky.social this week featuring Center for Public Leadership Faculty Director Anthony Foxx
www.harvardmagazine.com/2025/03/harv...
www.harvardmagazine.com/2025/03/harv...
Making Roads Safer for Pedestrians and Cyclists | Harvard Magazine
Working to curb road deaths
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February 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Take a look at this great article from @harvardmagazine.bsky.social this week featuring Center for Public Leadership Faculty Director Anthony Foxx
www.harvardmagazine.com/2025/03/harv...
www.harvardmagazine.com/2025/03/harv...
Last night, Center for Public Leadership fellows and CPL Faculty Director Anthony Foxx enjoyed a wonderful dinner and fireside chat with award-winning documentarian, journalist, speaker, author, and philanthropist Soledad O'Brien.
February 12, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Last night, Center for Public Leadership fellows and CPL Faculty Director Anthony Foxx enjoyed a wonderful dinner and fireside chat with award-winning documentarian, journalist, speaker, author, and philanthropist Soledad O'Brien.
Today, Center for Public Leadership Faculty Director Anthony Foxx hosted a captivating lunch discussion with the legendary Wynton Marsalis as part of the launch of the new Culture and Civil Society Initiative at CPL. Tune in this evening to hear Marsalis and Secretary Foxx in the JFK Jr. Forum!
February 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Today, Center for Public Leadership Faculty Director Anthony Foxx hosted a captivating lunch discussion with the legendary Wynton Marsalis as part of the launch of the new Culture and Civil Society Initiative at CPL. Tune in this evening to hear Marsalis and Secretary Foxx in the JFK Jr. Forum!
Leo Varadkar, the 14th Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, has been named a Hauser Leader at the Center for Public Leadership.
Read the full announcement: bit.ly/4ggantA
Read the full announcement: bit.ly/4ggantA
January 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Leo Varadkar, the 14th Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, has been named a Hauser Leader at the Center for Public Leadership.
Read the full announcement: bit.ly/4ggantA
Read the full announcement: bit.ly/4ggantA
CPL Director Anthony Foxx reflects on his mission as secretary of transportation (2013-2017). Despite limited resources, he laid a lasting foundation, demonstrating that true leadership focuses on progress, not praise.
Event transcript: www.transportation.gov/briefing-roo...
Event transcript: www.transportation.gov/briefing-roo...
January 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
CPL Director Anthony Foxx reflects on his mission as secretary of transportation (2013-2017). Despite limited resources, he laid a lasting foundation, demonstrating that true leadership focuses on progress, not praise.
Event transcript: www.transportation.gov/briefing-roo...
Event transcript: www.transportation.gov/briefing-roo...
Congratulations to CPL Director Secretary Anthony Foxx on the unveiling of his official portrait at the U.S. Department of Transportation in Washington. The portrait honors his service as secretary of transportation from 2013-2017.
Photo credit: Department of Transportation
Photo credit: Department of Transportation
January 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Congratulations to CPL Director Secretary Anthony Foxx on the unveiling of his official portrait at the U.S. Department of Transportation in Washington. The portrait honors his service as secretary of transportation from 2013-2017.
Photo credit: Department of Transportation
Photo credit: Department of Transportation
President Biden awarded David Rubenstein, co-founder and co-chairman of The Carlyle Group and philanthropist, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. A longtime supporter of Harvard's Center for Public Leadership, Rubenstein serves on CPL's Leadership Council.
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President Biden Announces Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom | The White House
Today, President Biden named nineteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian
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January 6, 2025 at 5:33 PM
President Biden awarded David Rubenstein, co-founder and co-chairman of The Carlyle Group and philanthropist, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. A longtime supporter of Harvard's Center for Public Leadership, Rubenstein serves on CPL's Leadership Council.
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www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-roo...
CPL Director Secretary Anthony Foxx believes that nurturing self-discovery is key to empowering the leaders of tomorrow.
January 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
CPL Director Secretary Anthony Foxx believes that nurturing self-discovery is key to empowering the leaders of tomorrow.
Earlier this semester, CPL affiliated faculty Justin de Benedictis-Kessner discussed the housing crisis and solutions for affordability with former Burlington, Vermont Mayor Miro Weinberger MPP '98.
Listen to the #HKSPolicyCast episode: www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty-rese...
Listen to the #HKSPolicyCast episode: www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty-rese...
The essential reforms needed to fix the housing crisis
Harvard Kennedy School Associate Professor Justin de Benedictis-Kessner and former Burlington, Vermont, Mayor Miro Weinberger MPP 1998 explain the current crisis and offer solutions for a more afforda...
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December 27, 2024 at 11:26 PM
Earlier this semester, CPL affiliated faculty Justin de Benedictis-Kessner discussed the housing crisis and solutions for affordability with former Burlington, Vermont Mayor Miro Weinberger MPP '98.
Listen to the #HKSPolicyCast episode: www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty-rese...
Listen to the #HKSPolicyCast episode: www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty-rese...
A beautiful tribute to CPL founder David Gergen, whose passion for public service remains at the core of our mission.
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My father, David Gergen, has dementia. Here are his reflections on the path forward for our country. - The Boston Globe
David Gergen was recently diagnosed with Lewy body dementia. His daughter, Katherine Gergen Barnett, reveals the wisdom she received from her dying father in a moment of clarity amid his decline.
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December 20, 2024 at 2:11 PM
A beautiful tribute to CPL founder David Gergen, whose passion for public service remains at the core of our mission.
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CPL Co-Director Secretary Anthony Foxx, Emma Bloomberg Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership, explores his leadership goals and vision for the center in a profile by Harvard's Center for Public Leadership.
Learn more about Secretary Foxx's perspective: www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/cpl/...
Learn more about Secretary Foxx's perspective: www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/cpl/...
CPL Co-Director Anthony Foxx: Leading the Next Generation
Inspired to support a new generation of leaders, Anthony Foxx, the 17th United States Secretary of Transportation and 54th mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina, has stepped into the role of co-director ...
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December 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM
CPL Co-Director Secretary Anthony Foxx, Emma Bloomberg Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership, explores his leadership goals and vision for the center in a profile by Harvard's Center for Public Leadership.
Learn more about Secretary Foxx's perspective: www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/cpl/...
Learn more about Secretary Foxx's perspective: www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/cpl/...
In episode 2 of Building State Capability's "Leadership, Organizing, and Action" podcast series, CPL faculty Marshall Ganz discusses the importance of relationship building, highlighting it as a key practice for effective leadership.
Listen now: bsc.hks.harvard.edu/podcasts/lea...
Listen now: bsc.hks.harvard.edu/podcasts/lea...
Building Relationships
In this BSC podcast, Salimah Samji interviews Harvard Kennedy School Professor, Marshall Ganz, about the five key practices of people, power, and change. This episode focuses on the first key practice...
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December 17, 2024 at 9:06 PM
In episode 2 of Building State Capability's "Leadership, Organizing, and Action" podcast series, CPL faculty Marshall Ganz discusses the importance of relationship building, highlighting it as a key practice for effective leadership.
Listen now: bsc.hks.harvard.edu/podcasts/lea...
Listen now: bsc.hks.harvard.edu/podcasts/lea...
NEW podcast series from Building State Capability, ft. CPL faculty Marshall Ganz, Rita E. Hauser Senior Lecturer in Leadership, Organizing, and Civil Society. The series explores key practices and practical strategies for leadership, organizing, & action.
Ep. 1: bsc.hks.harvard.edu/podcasts/lea...
Ep. 1: bsc.hks.harvard.edu/podcasts/lea...
Leadership, Organizing, and Action
This podcast series walks you through the five key practices of leadership, organizing, and action. Listen to the six part series featuring HKS Professor Marshall Ganz. Each episode provides prac...
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December 12, 2024 at 7:57 PM
NEW podcast series from Building State Capability, ft. CPL faculty Marshall Ganz, Rita E. Hauser Senior Lecturer in Leadership, Organizing, and Civil Society. The series explores key practices and practical strategies for leadership, organizing, & action.
Ep. 1: bsc.hks.harvard.edu/podcasts/lea...
Ep. 1: bsc.hks.harvard.edu/podcasts/lea...
CPL affiliated faculty Jennifer Lerner, Thornton F. Bradshaw Professor of Public Policy, Decision Science, and Management, recently joined @harvardkennedy.bsky.social's PolicyCast podcast to discuss the link between emotion and smoking.
Listen to the episode: www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty-rese...
Listen to the episode: www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty-rese...
How emotion science may help solve the world’s leading cause of preventable death
Harvard Kennedy School Professor Jennifer Lerner, a decision scientist who studies emotion, and Vaughan Rees, the director for the Center for Global Tobacco Control at the Harvard Chan School of Publi...
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December 11, 2024 at 9:05 PM
CPL affiliated faculty Jennifer Lerner, Thornton F. Bradshaw Professor of Public Policy, Decision Science, and Management, recently joined @harvardkennedy.bsky.social's PolicyCast podcast to discuss the link between emotion and smoking.
Listen to the episode: www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty-rese...
Listen to the episode: www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty-rese...
How can we use prospection to move toward our ideal selves? In a recent issue of LHL’s Seeking the Good, Ryan Meachen (@ryanmeachen.bsky.social) unveils his promising new research on self-actualization & shows how progress should be our ultimate goal.
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November 2024 Issue — The Leadership & Happiness Laboratory
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December 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM
How can we use prospection to move toward our ideal selves? In a recent issue of LHL’s Seeking the Good, Ryan Meachen (@ryanmeachen.bsky.social) unveils his promising new research on self-actualization & shows how progress should be our ultimate goal.
www.happiness.hks.harvard.edu/november-202...
www.happiness.hks.harvard.edu/november-202...
Hauser Leader Ambassador Wendy Sherman recently shared her thoughts on leadership and diplomacy—and the beauty of embracing an unexpected life.
Read the Q&A: www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/cpl/publications/journey-diplomacy-and-leadership-insights-and-reflections-distinguished
Read the Q&A: www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/cpl/publications/journey-diplomacy-and-leadership-insights-and-reflections-distinguished
A Journey in Diplomacy and Leadership: Insights and Reflections from a Distinguished Career
Center for Public Leadership (CPL) Hauser Leader Ambassador Wendy R. Sherman has demonstrated distinguished public leadership and service throughout her career. Most recently, Ambassador Sherman serve...
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December 4, 2024 at 8:35 PM
Hauser Leader Ambassador Wendy Sherman recently shared her thoughts on leadership and diplomacy—and the beauty of embracing an unexpected life.
Read the Q&A: www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/cpl/publications/journey-diplomacy-and-leadership-insights-and-reflections-distinguished
Read the Q&A: www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/cpl/publications/journey-diplomacy-and-leadership-insights-and-reflections-distinguished
CPL affiliated faculty Soroush Saghafian, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Director, Public Impact Analytics Science Lab, recently published a case study that delves into the complexities of health disparities and equitable healthcare solutions.
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November 27, 2024 at 3:00 PM
CPL affiliated faculty Soroush Saghafian, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Director, Public Impact Analytics Science Lab, recently published a case study that delves into the complexities of health disparities and equitable healthcare solutions.
scholar.harvard.edu/sites/schola...
scholar.harvard.edu/sites/schola...
CPL Co-Director Secretary Anthony Foxx recently sat down with @politico.com for an interview. Read his insights on how safety regulations can drive innovation and the importance of institutional knowledge.
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Anthony Foxx says safety regs shouldn't be feared in making way for innovation
The former Transportation secretary says staffers' institutional knowledge helps get the job done.
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November 26, 2024 at 9:03 PM
CPL Co-Director Secretary Anthony Foxx recently sat down with @politico.com for an interview. Read his insights on how safety regulations can drive innovation and the importance of institutional knowledge.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...