In this issue, find these articles of interest:
Things in the Works, highlights of upcoming programs and events; A photo essay by Raj Manickam on “Kicking the Can; An essay by Jon Strickler on how Inside First delivers high-performance; Leading Perspectives: a book summary of Dare to Lead by Brene Brown; An essay on Trust, our leading principle for April
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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
Mark Miller
“The retreat was profound – I came away with an understanding of my core values, calling and purpose in a way that had never been revealed previously, despite my quest for transformational leadership for dozens of years prior. To say it was, and continues to be, life...
Topper Hagerman, Ph.D.
"I want to thank those that created a vision that is now recognized as the Vail Leadership Institute. To all of you: John, Buck, Richard, Frederic Hudson, and other founders, thank you from many of us that have been involved in seminars, presentations, etc. The many...
John Tamerin, MD
"I initially heard about what was to become the White River Institute from John Horan-Kates. I was excited about the prospect of integrating the process of personal growth with the wonder, the magnificence, and the challenge of the wilderness. All of this placed...
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