The Center for Public Leadership (CPL) at Harvard Kennedy School of Government is a research and teaching center dedicated to the study, teaching, and practice of leadership across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. It focuses on leadership development through experiential education programs, research on adaptive leadership and public impact, fellowships, and public events featuring global leaders. Founded with the aim of developing ethical and effective leaders, CPL draws on interdisciplinary approaches from political science, psychology, and management, with faculty affiliates including prominent figures like David Gergen, its founding director. CPL administers student-focused initiatives such as leadership labs, intensive workshops, and the CPL Fellows program, alongside executive education for mid-career professionals. It has cultivated a network of alumni who hold influential positions in government, international organizations, and corporations. Significant philanthropic support, including from the Wexner Foundation, has enabled specialized programs like fellowships for Israeli public leaders, enhancing CPL's role in transatlantic and global leadership training.