Drucker School of Management

Join us for August's Leadership Lab Luncheon at Claremont Graduate University's Drucker School of Management with Betty Porto, Co-Owner of Porto's Bakery & Café , as she shares lessons learned from helping lead one of Southern California's most beloved family businesses while honoring its legacy, navigating growth, and leading through change.

August Program Theme: Leading Through Resilience

Every leader experiences moments that test their resolve.

Unexpected change. Difficult decisions. Growth that stretches your capacity. Seasons when the future feels uncertain.

Resilience isn't simply about bouncing back. It's about leading with courage, staying grounded in your values, and helping others move forward—even when the path ahead isn't completely clear.

Following Betty's remarks, she will join a faculty member from the Drucker School of Management for a live conversation exploring leadership, resilience, organizational culture, and the timeless principles of effective leadership.

Featured Speaker
Betty Porto, Co-Owner, Porto's Bakery & Café

For decades, Porto's Bakery has become known for exceptional leadership, culture, and customer experience.

Betty Porto will share personal stories about leadership, resilience, family business, and the values that have guided Porto's through growth, change, and success.

Participants will:
✅ Discover how resilient leaders navigate uncertainty and change.
✅ Learn how values become a guide during difficult decisions.
✅ Explore practical ways to build resilient organizational cultures.
✅ Gain insights into leading a multi-generational family business.
✅ Leave with leadership practices they can immediately apply.

⏰ Thursday, August 20th @ 11AM - 1PM

📍 Burkle 101 Reading Room
Drucker School of Management at Claremont Graduate University
1021 N. Dartmouth Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711

🎟 $35 Members | $50 Prospective Members

RSVP REQUIRED | LINK IN BIO RSVP TODAY

This Saturday, we celebrate you!

To the Drucker School of Management Class of 2026, you’ve put in the work, navigated the challenges, and come out on the other side ready to lead with purpose. We couldn’t be more proud.

Congratulations to our graduating class. Your next chapter starts now 🎉🔥

Andrew and Saori met at the Drucker School in the 90s. They committed $1 million to create the Casey Fellowship, their way of removing financial barriers for the next generation of Drucker leaders.

Applications for this year’s fellows are open and close June 15. Click the link in our bio to learn more and apply!

In honor of those who feed the world - our offices will be closed Friday, March 27th as we observe National Farm Worker’s Day 🌱

We return Monday, March 31st - the day dedicated to recognizing the tireless labor, sacrifice, and strength of farm workers everywhere. Their hands grow our food and their work sustains our lives.

We’re taking a well-deserved break and hope you are too!✨
The Drucker School of Management will be closed for winter break starting December 20th, and will reopen for business on Monday, January 5.
Wishing everyone a peaceful and happy holiday season! Take time to rest, recharge, and celebrate with loved ones. See you in the new year!🎄✨

“Do the time. Don’t let the time do you.”
 
Drucker EPhD candidate Romarilyn Ralston teaches these lessons inside the California Rehabilitation Center, where incarcerated students are learning to lead from within.
 
Her work, featured in Capitol Weekly, is a powerful reminder of Peter Drucker’s belief that management is about people, not power.
 
🔗 Read more: link in bio
 

The Drucker School of Management invites you to a special lecture - Women Leading with Purpose: Drucker Values in Practice featuring Khunying Kalaya Sophopanich.

Date: October 28, 2025
⏰Time: 6:00–7:00 PM PDT
🔗 RSVP: Link in bio

Drawing from her extensive career in science, public service, and philanthropy, Khunying Kalaya Sophopanich will examine how women leaders in Asia bring cultural heritage and ethical principles to bear in shaping education, sustainability, and social innovation. Her presentation will explore the relevance of people-centered management and long-term vision in navigating leadership within a rapidly changing global context. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Kristine Marin Kawamura, Clinical Professor of Management at Claremont Graduate University and a thought leader in people-centered management.

Don’t miss this inspiring dialogue with a global leader shaping positive change.

🍫 A Drucker alum is bringing one of Japan’s most beloved sweets brands to SoCal.

Fumihide Oda (MBA ’09) is leading the U.S. debut of ROKKATEI—famous for its marusei butter sand and nearly 100 years of craft, culture, and quiet excellence.

📍 Opening Friday, Sept. 13 | 11 AM–7 PM
📍 Victoria Gardens, Rancho Cucamonga

Support a fellow Drucker alum. Experience the kind of leadership that sticks—with purpose, with care, and yes, with chocolate.

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What can Peter Drucker teach us about leading through chaos?

A lot - and it’s as relevant now as ever.
In a new piece curated by Drucker expert and author Bruce Rosenstein, we’re revisiting 10 essential quotes that offer sharp, timeless insight for navigating complexity, change, and uncertainty.

📲 Swipe through to explore the full set

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