International Leadership Association

06/18/2026

What can surrealism teach us about leadership? More than you might think. In this Grassroots Leadership & the Arts for Social Change column, Victoria Foster explores an arts-based research project at a Lancashire community farm using poetry, mindful movement, and natural sculpture to shift how participants see and relate to the world around them.

At a moment when leaders are being called to think differently about planetary health, creativity, and connection, Foster's playful, perspective-bending approach offers a compelling reminder that sometimes the most transformative insights emerge when we stop relying solely on rational frameworks.

Read now: https://bit.ly/43DZIFq (ILA member login required)

06/17/2026

Calling all ILA members: this June, you can help grow and strengthen the ILA community by inviting your colleagues to become members. They’ll gain access to valuable opportunities for learning, connection, and professional growth within a global leadership network.

As a thank-you for helping expand our community, you’ll receive rewards for each successful referral, including a digital Amazon gift card of up to $50 USD.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3wDW7Kt

Use this marketing toolkit to help spread out the word: https://bit.ly/4ebQyGc

06/17/2026

One week from today!

Join us on 23 June, 5 PM EDT (24 June 7:00 AM AEST) for a free Book Buzz webinar featuring Steven Segal, author of 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘢'𝘴 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘤𝘺: 𝘌𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘹𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘞𝘪𝘴𝘥𝘰𝘮.

Drawing on insights from the book, Steven will explore how emotional wisdom, empathy, humility, and relational presence enabled Mandela to navigate conflict and inspire transformation.

Whether you're a leadership scholar, practitioner, coach, educator, or student, this conversation offers valuable insights into the human dimensions of leadership in challenging times.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4o7130F

06/16/2026

With more than 450 sessions to choose from, where will your leadership journey take you?

From emerging research and innovative practices to pressing global challenges, ILA's Global Conference offers opportunities to learn, connect, and be inspired.

Explore the Concurrent Session Guide now: https://bit.ly/4npcgrY

𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 28 𝘖𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘣𝘦𝘳, 8 𝘈𝘔-11:55 𝘗𝘔. 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘢𝘺𝘴/𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘑𝘶𝘯𝘦.

✨ 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐲 26 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐚 $250 𝐂𝐀𝐃 𝐎𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 & 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝 (courtesy of Destination Toronto) & enjoy one of Toronto's premier dining experiences: https://bit.ly/3XIFKaP

06/16/2026

When a knife attack in Belfast sparked riots inflamed by outside “influencers,” it exposed an emerging leadership challenge: who manages the bad actors profiting from division? Drawing on new place leadership research, Professor Joanne Murphy examines what leading a divided community actually demands.

Read the blog: https://ilaglobalnetwork.org/riots-in-belfast-place-leadership-post-conflict-and-why-elon-musk-can-take-a-hike/

When a knife attack in Belfast sparked riots inflamed by outside "influencers," it exposed an emerging leadership challenge: who manages the bad actors profiting from division?

06/12/2026

As we move into the second half of the year, now is a great time to take stock of your career goals and explore new leadership opportunities.

The ILA Career Center is regularly updated with openings ranging from emerging leadership positions to executive roles, helping you find opportunities that match your skills, experience, and aspirations.

Explore current openings: https://bit.ly/4pad4C2

06/11/2026

In this podcast rewind, Maureen Metcalf, host of 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱, 𝘊𝘰-𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦, and Pauline Koelbl discuss Koelbl's work reshaping the future of women-owned businesses in Africa through the ShEquity investment fund.

They cover: Why investing in women-led businesses does double duty as an investment in community, much more effectively than with men-led firms; Misconceptions around African women in business and the African business climate in general; and the far-reaching impacts of the companies ShEquity has invested in.

Listen now: https://bit.ly/4uxB7Nv

Pauline Koelbl discusses her work reshaping the future of women-owned businesses in Africa through the ShEquity investment fund.

06/11/2026

The concurrent session guide for ILA's Global Conference is now live!

With 19 topical-based streams and more than 450 sessions featuring dynamic workshops, panels, presentations, roundtables, and more, there is truly something for everyone. Preview the concurrent session guide to discover the sessions, speakers, and conversations that align with your interests and goals. https://bit.ly/4npcgrY

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫: Register between now and 26 June, and you’ll be automatically entered into a draw to win a $250 CAD gift card to Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants. Register today for your chance to enjoy an exceptional dining experience in Toronto! https://bit.ly/3XIFKaP

𝘈 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬-𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘛𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘦.

06/10/2026

Final days to submit nominations for the Fredric M. Jablin Doctoral Dissertation Award!

📅 Nomination deadline: 15 June 2026, 11:59 PM EDT (UTC-4)

Learn more and submit a nomination today: https://bit.ly/3VEBvvu

06/10/2026

What makes ILA's Global Conference in Toronto different from your typical leadership event? Watch this video to find out more!

Join us this October for this premier conference! https://bit.ly/3XIFKaP