The mission of the Max De Pree Center for Leadership at Fuller Seminary is to help Christian marketplace leaders respond faithfully to God’s callings in all seasons of life and leadership. We provide leaders like you with experiences that help you grow in your sense of purpose, deal with issues that matter, and move toward greater fruitfulness in whatever work God has called you to do.
“What we d
o is always going to be a consequence of who it is we intend to become.”--Max De Pree, Leadership is an Art
An important part of who we are and of our approach to organizational life incorporates Max De Pree’s concept that belief shapes practice. In other words, an organization’s identity, character, relationships, culture and systems, all of which affect its success and profitability, are directly influenced by beliefs, whether explicitly acknowledged or not. We seek to extend the relational leadership focus of Max De Pree and his vision for organizational transformation through research, education, and by assisting those who share his commitment to the human factor in organizational life. We perpetuate the legacy of Max De Pree, who developed a rich culture flowing from well-articulated corporate values and personal integrity during his tenure at Herman Miller, Inc.
