Emerson Leadership Institute Leadership Speaker Series Continues February 18
The next edition of the Emerson Leadership Institute Leadership Speaker Series, featuring James Rhee, will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, in the Pere Marquette Gallery.
Under the theme “Leading Change with Kindness (plus a little math),” Rhee will share insights from his career as an educator, author, investor, former CEO, and global thought leader. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School, Rhee is the author of the acclaimed book Red Helicopter, which has been described as a transformative guide to leading with integrity, courage, and compassion.
This event continues the Emerson Leadership Institute’s commitment to fostering thoughtful dialogue around human-centered and dignity-based leadership and is open to all. More information and registration, can be found online. Contact Jintong Tang, director of the Emerson Leadership Institute with questions at Jintong.tang@slu.edu.

















