Nov 7, 2025
Part of the magic of American Leadership Forum lies in the fact that the cohort experience is just the starting point of a much longer leadership journey. ALF Affinity Groups help keep those cohort connections alive by offering spaces where Senior Fellows can continue...
Oct 24, 2025
This post was originally published at alfnational.org and shared here with permission. On a recent Friday afternoon, I made the hour-long drive from San Jose to downtown San Francisco to speak to a group of university students at a Fintech conference. Mind you, I have...
Oct 22, 2025
Earlier this month, the Fellows from Class XLV gathered in Half Moon Bay for their two-day “Forecasting the Future” retreat, marking the halfway point in their year-long curriculum. On the first day of the retreat, the focus was on discussing the impact...
Oct 20, 2025
The term “permacrisis” was coined during the pandemic and is defined as an extended period of instability and insecurity, particularly one resulting from a series of catastrophic events. David Shariatmadari, nonfiction book editor at The Guardian, stated,...
Oct 8, 2025
Growing the ALF Network at the Annual Board Retreat On September 24, the ALF Silicon Valley Board of Directors gathered at Miramar Farms in Half Moon Bay for the annual board retreat. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the farm’s gardens and the iconic...
Oct 1, 2025
Spoiler: It’s yours, of course. And everyone else’s! Because being the “best class” isn’t about bragging rights. It’s about the connections, the friendships, the personal growth, and the impact of leadership that continues long after graduation. Every...
Sep 8, 2025
We’re kicking into high gear! I hope you enjoyed your summer adventures—whether that meant travels, time with family, or just a few extra minutes of sunshine before your inbox started calling again. Now that fall is around the corner, we all know things are...
Aug 25, 2025
ALF Senior Fellows: Nominate an Exemplary Leader today! Do you know of an exceptional ALF Senior Fellow who has exhibited an extraordinary commitment to inclusion, bridge-building, and service to the community? How about a network, partnership, or organization that...
Jun 27, 2025
ALF Silicon Valley’s Gold Lake Wilderness Experience: It’s a rite of passage, common ground we share.* At this point, what were you thinking? How hard is the last ascent? Do I really have to sleep on a mat—on the ground? Will the week be worth my time? That’s where...
Jun 23, 2025
The members of Class XLV gathered earlier this month at the Rancho San Antonio Preserve in Cupertino for a practice hike of 4.5 miles with moderate elevation led by their classmate Laura Seaman. The day is, in many ways, a preparation for the upcoming Wilderness...
