At Stanford GSB we develop leaders who lead from the heart. What does that mean to you?

"Leading from the heart is about the development of authentic connection within myself and with others. Professionals are paying more attention to their ability to sense and interpret the feelings of others. Many people have advanced empathetic and intuitive skill sets. Possessing the ability to be honest with yourself about how you feel about situations in the workplace is critical because others can feel it as well. It is difficult to gain trust and respect when others sense inauthenticity.

Likewise, leading from the heart is about genuinely caring about others and what makes them unique. It is about connecting with them wherever they are and allowing their best talents to shine. It is about consideration of how your behaviors affect those around you.

I know this is a key concept of the MBA program here at Stanford and it is one of the reasons I am pursuing furthering my education here. I believe in the value of leading from the heart and I would love the opportunity to take my skills in this area to the next level by learning from the best."