After 27 years in hospitality, Jerome Smith, General Manager at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, felt a calling to grow beyond his industry and country. Through the Crummer Executive MBA at Rollins College, Jerome took a leap: _ His first time traveling internationally _ His first time learning alongside global executives _ His first time redefining leadership as something deeper than profit In this video, Jerome shares how the Global Immersion and the experience in Milan helped him see leadership through a new lens—one rooted in empathy, culture, and community. This is not just a business degree. It’s a transformation. Learn more about the Crummer Executive MBA: https://crummer.rollins.edu/programs-and-offerings/executive-mba/ 📍 Highlights: 00:00 – Why Jerome chose the Crummer EMBA 00:52 – Pushing past comfort zones 01:08 – Discovering new leadership values in Milan 01:46 – Why human-centered leadership is the future