Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 22 minutes ago
See how the Zenith program empowers Carnegie Mellon students to collaborate across disciplines, tackle complex challenges, and turn ideas into action through hands-on learning and industry engagement.
Zenith is made possible through the support of Keishi Hotsuki, MSIA ’89 and member of the Tepper School’s Business Board of Advisors. On November 6, Hotsuki joined cohort members, the Accelerate Leadership Center team, and faculty and staff on campus to celebrate the program’s official launch.
“Zenith represents the next evolution of leadership development at the Tepper School. I deeply appreciate the educational opportunities created by the Accelerated Leadership Center and its ability to harness interdisciplinarity—where ideas from diverse fields spark curiosity and unlock potential,” Hotsuki said. “This program is designed for exceptional MBA students who aspire to go beyond technical excellence and cultivate emotional intelligence—the capacity to connect with others authentically and lead with empathy. I believe that emotional intelligence is the single most important skill for long‑term career success.”
The program blends introspection, peer connection, and executive-level coaching to activate each participant’s unique leadership potential, providing the tools for deep self-reflection and adaptive leadership.
See how the Zenith program empowers Carnegie Mellon students to collaborate across disciplines, tackle complex challenges, and turn ideas into action through hands-on learning and industry engagement.
Zenith is made possible through the support of Keishi Hotsuki, MSIA ’89 and member of the Tepper School’s Business Board of Advisors. On November 6, Hotsuki joined cohort members, the Accelerate Leadership Center team, and faculty and staff on campus to celebrate the program’s official launch.
“Zenith represents the next evolution of leadership development at the Tepper School. I deeply appreciate the educational opportunities created by the Accelerated Leadership Center and its ability to harness interdisciplinarity—where ideas from diverse fields spark curiosity and unlock potential,” Hotsuki said. “This program is designed for exceptional MBA students who aspire to go beyond technical excellence and cultivate emotional intelligence—the capacity to connect with others authentically and lead with empathy. I believe that emotional intelligence is the single most important skill for long‑term career success.”
The program blends introspection, peer connection, and executive-level coaching to activate each participant’s unique leadership potential, providing the tools for deep self-reflection and adaptive leadership.
