Ian O. Ihnatowycz Institute for Leadership

Character Leadership Articles for Practitioners

Explore a comprehensive collection of articles on character leadership, designed to provide actionable insights and strategies for practitioners. From fostering resilience and flourishing, to navigating complex challenges in HR practices, these resources equip leaders to cultivate integrity, purpose, and impact in their organizations.

2024 Annual Report

At the Ian O. Ihnatowycz Institute for Leadership, we are committed to developing leaders of character who can rise to meet that challenge. Our 2024 annual report highlights our activities in teaching, research, and outreach, providing insight into how we are advancing the study and practice of leader character. It’s an excellent way to see the scope of our work over the past year and the impact we are striving to make in Canada and beyond.

Practitioner Certification Program

Registration will open soon for the Spring Leader Character Practitioner Certification Program starting on March 3, 2026. Through this program you will take a deep dive into the Institute's renown research and develop the character and competence to become a subject matter expert in this area. Three modules will be delivered virtually once per week over the course of 13 days using a “train-the-trainer” approach.