Welcome

The GLI is a university-based research center physically located in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, College of Business Administration. The faculty director works with faculty and doctoral associates assigned to support the institute’s activities. In addition, other university faculty that are within the Nebraska university system operate as fellows within the GLI. Additional fellows participating in GLI activities either work within The Gallup Organization or are members of Gallup’s senior scientist advisory group.

Vision Statement

To study and advance the science and practice of leadership in order to help enhance the full positive potential of every human being, every organization, and every community on earth.

Mission

To develop the best scientist-practitioners capable of advancing the science and the practice of leadership.

Objectives

• To promote research that enhances the full potential of individuals, groups and organizations.
• To determine ways to accelerate the positive development of leadership at all organizational levels.
• To incorporate a positive strengths-based focus to individuals.

Core Organizing Value

To achieve transparency in how we learn, create and perform.