What does leadership look like in 2026, and how does the Hildebrand MBA at Texas McCombs prepare students to lead? In this video, McCombs School of Business faculty and leadership unpack what it really takes to lead well in today's business environment. You'll hear from Senior Associate Dean Ethan Burris and Assistant Professor Constantinos Coutifaris on how leadership is evolving, plus insight from Urooj Khan, Associate Dean of MBA Programs, on how the Hildebrand MBA is built to develop leaders from day one. Together, they talk through what makes leadership at McCombs distinct: a framework built on character and credibility, backed by coaching, real-world practice, and a curriculum designed around impact, not just theory. Topics covered include: • How leadership demands are shifting in 2026 • The character and credibility framework behind McCombs' leadership curriculum • How coaching and hands-on experience shape MBA students into better leaders • Why the University of Texas at Austin invests so heavily in leadership development ➡️ Want to see how this plays out in the classroom? Learn more about leadership and coaching in the Hildebrand MBA: https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/graduate/mba/full-time-mba/academics/hildebrand-leadership-coaching/ 🤠 About us: The Hildebrand MBA at the UT Austin's McCombs School of Business offers top-ranked Full-Time, Evening, Weekend, and Executive MBA programs. With world-class faculty, personalized support, and a global network of 100,000+ McCombs alumni, we prepare leaders to excel in today’s dynamic business world. Our programs in Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Houston provide a transformative educational experience, combining rich tradition with cutting-edge innovation to meet evolving business demands. 🤘 Find us on other social channels: https://www.linkedin.com/school/the-red-mccombs-school-of-business/ https://www.instagram.com/utexasmba/ #McCombs #HildebrandMBA #UTAustin