THE VAIL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO
The Vail Leadership Institute is a non-profit Colorado-based learning organization that convenes emerging, developing and seasoned leaders for programs, retreats and forums focused on “inside-first” leadership. It was created by leaders for leaders who want to put heart-centered leadership on the agenda.
We help leaders develop the strength and conviction to lead from the heart. We use the Vail Valley’s inspiring mountain environment to facilitate rejuvenation and personal growth. We use dialogue to build trust that serves to encourage individuals, organizations, and communities.
Our programs emphasize application over theory with a clear bias for action.
WHAT IS NEEDED
Perhaps the most significant leadership problem in our society today is selfish, ego-centric thinking. Our culture tends to glorify prestige and celebrity over substance; immediate gratification over the enduring; and charisma over character. This emphasis can often result in an out-of-balance ethical compass. Our society has become very self-focused, too often cynical and convinced that winning is everything.
We disagree with those who say nothing can be done. And within this context, it’s interesting that many leaders today have not examined very deeply what they stand for. The Institute’s experience over the past decade shows that when questions of values, beliefs and purpose are addressed, they can have a profound impact on one’s leadership perspective and approach.
OUR PURPOSE
We are dedicated to cultivating effective, ethical leaders.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
All great human achievement begins from within. We define “inside-first” leadership as a process that starts there. Inside is where we clarify our values and discover our purpose. Inside is where we develop character. Inside is where we store our convictions, our integrity and our courage. These virtues within then guide us in our responsibilities through relationships with others.
We are spiritually oriented and believe that ethical leaders seek meaning and significance over success and self-aggrandizement. Our approach draws from many wisdom and faith traditions and many thought-leaders. In essence, we believe that the only way to meaningfully change behavior is to strengthen hearts. And because the future of society is profoundly affected by those in leadership positions, we are committed to encouraging empathetic, character-based leadership.
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