MRLE
Earn The Michigan Ross Leader Endorsement (MRLE)
Complete a set of insightful workshops, courses, and action-based learning activities throughout your degree program to earn the credential.

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The Michigan Model of Leadership
Whether you're aiming to lead a team, drive change, or enhance your personal growth, the Michigan Model of Leadership equips you with the skills and confidence to succeed.
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The Sanger Leadership Journey
A 5-step framework to accelerate your leadership development
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Our Philosophy

EMPOWERING LEADERS WHO COLLABORATE, INNOVATE, PROVIDE STRUCTURE, AND DRIVE RESULTS

At the Sanger Leadership Center, we seek to democratize the leadership development process by providing students, alumni, and external affiliates with the bold ideas, transformative experiences, and inclusive communities needed to self-guide and accelerate leadership development. Our leaders are known for being collaborative, innovative, providing structure, and driving results.

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Find your path

Your leadership roadmap

Determine a pathway to your leadership goals using the Leadership Roadmap. Tell us who you are, and we’ll help you identify what opportunities are available to you, what your next steps are, and how you can best engage with Sanger.

Testimonials

Bizzy Webb, BBA ’26

Bizzy Webb, BBA ’26

Testimonials

“Throughout Legacy Lab, I underwent a personal and professional transformation, gaining invaluable insights into what it truly means to lead with impact and purpose. One of the most pivotal lessons I learned was the importance of prioritizing self-reflection and nurturing authentic relationships as cornerstones of successful leadership.”

Misbah Burhanudin, MBA ’25

Misbah Burhanudin, MBA ’25

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“I had a great experience with Leading Inclusive Teams. The program challenged me to push my limit to be a genuine, authentic, value-driven leader.”

Sam Schmitt, MBA ’25

Sam Schmitt, MBA ’25

Testimonials

“I chose to come to Ross for many reasons, one of them being the Sanger Leadership Center offerings. When talking to prospective students, so many people mentioned participating in or attending Story Lab. I attended my first Story Lab and it exceeded all my expectations. I loved being able to support my friends and classmates, while also hearing their personal stories. Story Lab allowed me to get to know my peers better, while also giving them the dedicated space and coaching support to craft an authentic story. I am looking forward to participating and attending over the next two years!”

Indhu Venugopal, WMBA ’25

Indhu Venugopal, WMBA ’25

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“I had a preconceived notion that only native English speakers can craft stories and sound like a natural storyteller. However, Story Lab helped me transform my prejudices into a growth mindset where I started to experience that storytelling is indeed a skill that everyone can learn with the right set of tools and guidance.”

Samer Charaf, WMBA ’24

Samer Charaf, WMBA ’24

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“I am profoundly grateful to the exceptional team at the Sanger Leadership Center for their pivotal role in my journey of growth throughout my Ross Leaders Academy experience. Their unique approach, through a series of action-based activities and reflective sessions, empowered me to view the world through the diverse lenses of my peers.”

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Bold ideas from Sanger

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