Vail Daily: “Are You Walking Your Talk?
“At the Vail Alliance, we define integrity as doing what you say you’ll do. It’s about putting your core beliefs into action – walking your talk.”
Vail Daily: “What’s Your Vision of Vail’s Future”
“At the Vail Alliance, we say vision is about describing where you want to be in the future, perhaps a timeframe of five to 10 years, that produces passion in yourself and others. It’s a picture of what it will look like and feel like when you are achieving your dream.”
Vail Daily: “Opinion| Horan-Kates: Is Purpose the Same as a Goal?”
“I define purpose as the quality around which you shape your life. It’s your reason for being or why you get up in the morning. Purpose influences goals, but it’s actually broader and deeper. Here’s why!
Vail Daily: “How Can We Make this the New Normal?”
“At the Vail Leadership Alliance, we define serving as the simple act of helping others. It is a giving approach that puts others ahead of yourself. Stephen Covey describes a servant leader as “one who seeks to draw out, to inspire and develop the best within people from the inside out.”
Newsletter March 2026
In this issue, you’ll find these articles of interest: In the Works: highlights of programs in development, A summary of our monthly Inside First principle: Communicating, Leading Perspectives: a book summary of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
Newsletter May 2026
In this issue, find these articles of interest:
Things in the Works, highlights of upcoming programs and events, Meet Joe Blair-our new Membership Director, Leading Perspectives: a book summary of The Power of Purpose by Richard Leider, including Leading Practices around purpose
RoundTable Workbook
Welcome to your RoundTable Workbook!
Our hope is that this workbook is one part of what will be a thought-provoking and enjoyable set of experiences with a diverse group of individuals. We ask that you stretch yourself and try new approaches in order to fully realize the benefits.
Inside First Planner
The Inside First® Planner was developed to help you think creatively about your life. It’s a guide to a process that will help you discover or affirm your core essence. It will help you with establishing goals and outlining actions with a focus on your purpose, enabling you to define an integrated life.
This planner complements the planner or scheduling system that you may currently be using. Sections establish the primary building blocks for successful planning on an annual, quarterly, monthly and weekly basis.
Vision
A process that describes where you want to be in the future, perhaps a 5-10 year timeframe; a picture of what it will look and feel like when you are achieving your dream
Trust
Confidence in the integrity and character of a person or organization; the belief that those on whom you depend will meet your expectations; a relationship of reliance. The opposite is suspicion.
Love
That quality in relationships which honors and appreciates others; the feeling of kindness or brotherhood toward others; an intense affection
Integrity
Walking your talk; doing what you say you’ll do; relates to your core beliefs in action; the state of being truthful, genuine, and free of deception or duplicity; being whole and undivided