ALF is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to building stronger communities by joining and strengthening diverse leaders to serve the common good. ALF was established in 1980 to provide a new model for community leadership, based on cross-sector collaboration and establishing a strong network that can leverage the knowledge and talents of diverse leaders. This is accomplished through the ALF Fellows Program and Senior Fellows Network in each of the communities ALF serves. Today, there are ten chapters located throughout the United States. Each chapter tailors the Fellows program and Senior Fellows activities to the region that it serves.
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What life - and death - teach us about leadership. If we're willing to listen. This one's for you, Pops. American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley
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In the latest episode of ALF's The Dialogue Podcast, we're featuring Senior Fellow Cynthia Bright of Class XLIII. Cynthia is the Deputy General Counsel and Global Head of Litigation Ethics and Compliance at HP Inc. Cynthia shares what motivated her to accept the invitation to join the ALF Fellows Program and how the experience has impacted her leadership for the better. She also gives us insight into the incredible spirit of collaboration within her Fellows cohorts. Listen now: alfsv.org/podcast
ALF Senior Fellows—you're invited to join Leading and Engaging Across Differences on 12/10, presented by ALF Charlotte Region: https://bit.ly/leadcw2024
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Congratulations to ALF Senior Fellow Howard Tellepsen on receiving the prestigious Y Forever Award for his outstanding leadership and lifetime of service to the YMCA of Greater Houston. The award was presented by fellow Senior Fellow Stephen Ives, President of the Y. Howard was joined by his family and many close friends from ALF. Please join us in celebrating Howard's countless contributions to the Houston community! #ALFImpact #CommunityLeadership #YForeverAward #HoustonLeaders
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American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley CEO, ALF National Interim Executive Director, and ALF Senior Fellow Suzanne St. John-Crane (Class XXV /Urbanism XXXIV) provided the invocation at today's San Jose City Council Meeting!
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American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley is proud to partner with the extraordinary Author, Attorney and Civil Rights leader Valarie Kaur on her Revolutionary Love Bus Tour across America. We believe that exceptional leadership begins with the ability to see no stranger; to only see in everyone "a part of me I do not yet know." Grateful that Valarie is courageously showing us the way. #alfsv
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Delighted to be in dialogue tonight with a thoughtful group of philanthropists, social and civic leaders celebrating Mariah Levison and Rob Fersh book on moving from conflict to convergence. American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley shares your belief that when we start with shared values and build relationships, we can move mountains. Congrats to the Convergence Center for Policy Resolution team. #alfsv
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I spend A LOT of time thinking about community - how to build, sustain, and nourish it. I see community as a force, like water, that can get through anything and can shapeshift as needed. It’s never just one thing or static. It can be calm like a lake or a quiet sea, powerful like a storm, or destructive like a flood. Community is always evolving, with people flowing in and out, and the circle of community expanding to let new folks in and shrinking as people move on to new communities. I also see community as a murmuration - with no static lead or authority. Just people moving to the front to lead as needed and stepping back to restore and letting others lead too. It’s just an endless cycle and flow of being accountable to each other and for each other. (I thank authors like adrienne maree brown , meg wheatley, joseph jaworski and others for the ability to see community in this way.) This week has been a beautiful reminder of the simple power of people showing up for each other and being together. This is community to me. I hope CEO means Community Executive Officer - meaning that as CEO you are responsible for building, sustaining and nourishing community. Thanks for showing up for me and for each other this week - your presence, texts, conversations, and messages touched my heart and filled my community cup!
ALF Senior Fellow Ann Gregg Skeet (Class X) has co-authored "Voting for Ethics: A Guide for U.S. Voters Second Edition", a non-partisan, practical guide that empowers voters to make informed decisions in any election.
"Voting for Ethics: A Guide for U.S. Voters Second Edition," authored by John Pelissero, Ann Gregg Skeet, and the late Hana S. Callaghan, is a non-partisan, practical guide that empowers voters to make informed decisions in any election, from local school boards to the national stage. This book is not about choosing a political party; it's about identifying the ethical qualities in a candidate that align with your values and the greater good of society. Voting for Ethics is: •A call to action for every voter to take responsibility for their choices, to go beyond party lines and campaign promises, and scrutinize the character and integrity of those vying for public office. •A beacon of clarity in the often murky waters of politics. It offers a roadmap to navigate the complexities of modern elections, ensuring that your vote contributes to a more ethical and accountable political landscape. *An invaluable resource for anyone seeking to exercise their democratic rights with wisdom and discernment. In an era where the truth is often elusive, "Voting for Ethics" equips voters with the knowledge and insight to make informed decisions that shape our nation's future. It's not just about casting a vote; it's about voting for ethics. Learn more, and purchase your copy of "Voting for Ethics." scu.edu/voting-for-ethics Santa Clara University #EthicsInPolitics #VotingGuide #USElections #EthicalCandidates; #InformedVoting; #LocalElections; #NationalElections; #ArtificialIntelligenceInPolitics; #PoliticalCommunications; #EthicalConductInPolitics; #RuleOfLaw; #VoterEducation; #ElectionInsights; #PoliticalEthics; #DecisionMakingInVoting; #Voting #Ethics #Politics #Election2024 #Democracy #AI #PeacefulTransitionOfPower #election #vote #VotingForEthics
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American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley is proud to announce the launch of A More Perfect Union series beginning with Election Season Check-ins for #alfsv Senior Fellows with all star cast of guest facilitators Palma Strand, Jason Reynolds (Class XXXIII) and Fellows Program Co-Facilitator Byron Burkhalter. #DisagreeingBetter #MovingThroughFear #AmericaforAll