UC Berkeley Executive Education

Congratulations to Professor Laura Kray of University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business! Her article “Now, Women Do Ask: A Call to Update Beliefs about the Gender Pay Gap” was named the most impactful article on social and alternative media in the 10-year history of Academy of Management Discoveries. Co-authored with Jessica Kennedy of Vanderbilt University and former Berkeley Haas postdoctoral researcher Margaret Lee, this research challenges the long-held myth that women don’t negotiate. Across multiple studies, the authors found that women now initiate salary negotiations as often as, and sometimes more than, men. Yet pay disparities persist. The study also shows how outdated beliefs can reduce support for pay equity policies and reinforce systemic bias. Read more about their groundbreaking work: https://lnkd.in/dmdUjq4A

The best leaders never stop evolving. The Berkeley Executive Leadership program gives experienced executives the space, structure, and inspiration to reflect deeply on their purpose and redefine what effective leadership means in today’s world. “The program provides insight into various meaningful topics for a leader, and the speakers are so experienced and valuable to listen to.” — Līga Ignate “It is transformative, strategic, and inspiring. It has given me the tools to think and lead at a higher level.” — Myles Horttor “As someone who hasn’t been in a classroom environment for a very long time, this course was an amazing way to take myself out of the normal day-to-day of work and focus on developing and learning.” — Benjamin Richardson “What I like most about the program was becoming a changed and improved leader, particularly being a better person for yourself, your team, and your workplace.” — Vuthika Hang See how the Berkeley Executive Leadership Program can help you reach your next level of leadership: https://lnkd.in/gkgTkJjz 

Congratulations to faculty member Alex Budak, recognized among Inc. Magazine’s 2025 Top 50 Leadership and Management Experts! 🎉 Alex’s work exemplifies what it means to lead with purpose and empathy. Through his research and teaching, he helps leaders turn ideas into action, showing that real change begins with small, intentional steps that inspire others to follow. See the full list: https://lnkd.in/dVEVeNh6

Congratulations to Berkeley Haas Associate Professor Omri Even-Tov, recognized by Poets&Quants as a Favorite Business School Professor of Best & Brightest MBAs! 🎉 As MBA graduate Julian Watson described, “Every class was a production, and the amount of prep Professor Even-Tov put into every class was immense.” Beyond his engaging teaching style, Professor Even-Tov continues to model what it means to lead with purpose, building community and connection far beyond the classroom. Read more in Poets&Quants: https://lnkd.in/g6mQzKjW

Last week, senior leaders from across industries completed the Berkeley Executive Leadership program, a five-day, in-person journey of growth, discovery, and transformation. Through faculty-led sessions, assessments, and experiential projects, participants deepened their understanding of what it means to lead in today’s complex environment, balancing results with empathy and strategy with vision. Congratulations to each participant for their commitment to continuous learning, and heartfelt thanks to Dr. Maura O'Neill, Dean Jennifer Chatman, David Riemer, Juliana Schroeder, Alex Budak, Susan Houlihan, Dr. Sahar Yousef, and Dave Viotti for creating an environment that inspired open dialogue, courage, and collaboration. Learn more about the Berkeley Executive Leadership program: https://lnkd.in/gkgTkJjz

There’s a distinct energy when changemakers come together. As Faculty Director of the Berkeley Changemaker Program, Alex Budak describes it as a kind of magic in the room, with leaders from across industries connecting around purpose and possibility. Through this program, held December 8–10, Alex helps participants develop the mindset and skills to lead meaningful change through critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. That shared commitment to growth is what makes the Berkeley Changemaker Program more than a learning experience. It's a movement. Read more from Alex Budak about the program: https://lnkd.in/ejDEaVtv?