Sovereign Institute for Strategic Leadership

Events

With the Office of College Relations, SISL co-sponsors leadership events.

Past Events

"A View from the Top with Dominic Frederico"
President and CEO, Assured Guaranty Corporation
October 6, 2009 | 6 p.m.

"Business Performance and Business Conduct -- Is There a Conflict?"
September 16, 2009 | 7:30 a.m.

"Drexel Women in Business Present: Jennifer Hatton, Senior Account Executive of Profile PR"
April 9, 2009

Since 1992, Profile Public Relations has become one of the country's top media relations agencies serving the hospitality industry. Its unrivaled tenacity for elevating the media's perception of restaurants and chefs has made Profile well known as a leading authority. The company's client list -- present and past -- includes some of the best and brightest in the hospitality world.

"Lunch, Learn and Lead with Phil Garfinkle, Founder and Managing Partner of the Trust Strategy Group (TSG)"
April 2, 2009

In this series, leaders from diverse companies discuss challenges and opportunities that were presented in their journeys to the top in a casual setting over lunch. Phil Garfinkle is a highly successful technology visionary, bringing a wealth of experience as an entrepreneur, CEO, and investor, with a focus on emerging technologies.

"Drexel Women in Business Present the First Annual Women in Leadership Panel"
January 26, 2009

This panel featured three female executives who discussed how their leadership styles propelled them to their current positions in the career, and was moderated by Donna De Carolis, Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Management Department Head.

• Diane Ferber, Vice President, Customer Finance Services, Mass Market, Verizon
• Judith Kukowski, Vice President of Operations, Morgan Stanley
• Linda Lane, Financial Planner, First Financial Group/MassMutual

"A View From the Top With Hugh C. Long II, Northeast Group Executive for Wholesale Banking - Wachovia Bank"
January 13, 2009

With a difficult economy creating economic turmoil not seen in decades, a company's very existence depends on leaders whose ability to conquer near-term obstacles does not impede the ability to deliver on that business's long term vision. Mr. Long discussed the challenge of leading through tough times and the enduring legacy that companies can create by wisely responding to changing market forces.

"A View From the Top with Brian P. Tierney, Esq., Publisher & CEO, Philadelphia Media Holdings, LLC"
November 13, 2008

Mr. Tierney discussed how Philadelphia Media Holdings -- with a team composed of a former ad agency, publishing executives, and experienced newspaper executives -- employs unique marketing strategies to gain new readers and providing custom solutions for advertisers.

"Lunch, Learn and Lead with Brian Gleason, Managing Director of Phoenix Management"
November 3, 2008

Volatile and grim, the outlook on our current economic situation is the focus of many businesses. Mr. Gleason gave a turnaround manager's perspective on the current business environment and how businesses can react to protect themselves.

"A View From the Top with Dick Thornburgh, Of Counsel, Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis and Former Governor of Pennsylvania, Former U.S. Attorney General"
October 22, 2008

Mr. Thornburgh discussed the importance of science and technology in sustaining America's leadership in the vital areas of education, energy and economic development. He shared his own experiences in the governing process that illustrate the particular challenges we face in meeting these needs.