Member Communities

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Trust & Leadership

Trust and Leadership is a global community dedicated to exploring the vital role of trust and leadership. Bringing together practitioners, trainers, coaches, scholars, and others, the group fosters collaboration and diverse perspectives to deepen understanding of how trust shapes leadership dynamics. Our mission is to advance the field by developing innovative theories and practical strategies that address the challenges of building and maintaining trust across various leadership contexts. Through meaningful discussions, webinars and collaborative events, the group aims to analyze the complexities of trust, and create effective solutions to strengthen trust in leadership worldwide.

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Member Community Leaders

ILA Member Community leaders serve as ILA’s trusted experts in the field of leadership

Steven de Waal

Steven de Waal

Chair

Chairman and Founder Public Space Foundation

Ted Baartmans

Ted Baartmans

Chair-Elect

CEO The Leadership Group

Kerissa Kuis

Kerissa Kuis

Past-Chair

CEO, BRAVE Leadership School

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Contact Community Leaders at trustleadership@ilaglobalnetwork.org

Executive Leadership Team

Our activities and programs are organized by this dedicated team of member volunteers. If you would like to deepen your engagement, please use the email above to contact us about volunteer opportunities.

Maureen Kamoen
Secretary
Office Manager, The Leadership Group

Chris Cartwright
Consultant

Jonathan Reams
Chief Creative Officer, Center for Transformative Leadership

Juliane Reams
Researcher, European Center for Leadership Practice

Lara Dolenc
De Presentatie Groep

Priorities and Projects

Host Interactive Programs

Hosting interactive programs throughout the year on global leadership development

ILA Newsletter Insights

Contributing articles to the ILA Interface Newsletter

Cross-Sector Collaborations

Organizing multi-sector and international collaborations for conference sessions and annual networking luncheon

Global Leadership Hub

Building a repository of interdisciplinary global leadership development resources for consultants, coaches, practitioners, businesses, and scholars that includes rigorous research, best practices, and trends.

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Presenter & Attendee Opportunities

ILA’s member communities make up the foundation of ILA’s Global Conference topic focused streams.  Submit your session proposal and attend this premier conference.  

Engage in Vibrant Discussions

Navigate ILA Intersections, an exclusive online member resource. Engage in vibrant discussions with like-minded leaders, access members-only resources and ILA’s online member directory.

Volunteer

Our activities and programs are organized by our dedicated team of member volunteers. If you would like to deepen your engagement, please email us about volunteer opportunities at trustleadership@ilaglobalnetwork.org.

Resources

The ILA offers a wide variety of leadership resources to help you elevate your leadership research and practice.

Check “Learn AI” Off Your To-Do List Thursday, 12 December | 12:00-1:00 PM EST (UTC-5) With Christine Haskell. Image of a computer chip with a giant AI above it.

Check “Learn AI” Off Your To-Do List

Live Webinar Thursday, 12 December at 12 PM EST (UTC-5). Learn the key concepts, definitions, and practical leadership applications of Generative AI, including Large Language Models like GPTs.

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Leadership: A Threat or Solution to Securing a Better Future?

Too often scientists and activists lead the way in advocating change, not the political and corporate leaders who actually have the power and authority to effect change. What role, though, does the leadership industry play in challenging leaders to address political, social, and economic systems that are inequitable and unsustainable?

Phronesis Practical Wisdom for Leaders Podcast - Episode 235 - Col. Matt Horner, Lt. Col. Matt Orlowsky, Dr. Daphne DePorres, Dr. Dave Levy - Every Interaction is an Opportunity. The official Podcast of the International Leadership Association

Every Interaction is an Opportunity

Col. Matt Horner, Lt. Col. Matt Orlowsky, Dr. Daphne DePorres, and Dr. Dave Levy from the United States Air Force Academy discuss Lens X, an initiative to reframe organizational interactions in a way that will allow USAF officers to better adhere to the simple directive: “Take care of your people.”