Welcome to ALIA, home of the Shambhala Summer Institute and a growing network of regionally based, globally connected leadership programs and learning communities.

ALIA is a resource for those who recognize that neither the experiences of the past nor wishful thinking about the future are enough to lead organizations and communities through the complex challenges of today. The Institute's programs help leaders integrate the best of who they are, how they think, and how they respond moment-to-moment with the strategies, tools, and practices of 21st century leadership.

The ALIA Institute draws on two streams of influence. One has ancient roots: the deep and rigorous understanding of mindfulness, authentic presence, and enlightened society that runs through Buddhist and Shambhala traditions. The other is leading edge: the new-paradigm thinking, research, and tools emerging from adaptive systems and complexity theory, chaordic design, Theory U, social networking theory, strength-based community development, and other related disciplines.

We invite you to join us at this exciting frontier of inspired learning and transformative action. Here you will meet true pioneers of organizational renewal and social innovation – some internationally known and others everyday leaders who dare to try a different way. Here you will also meet more of yourself, as you deepen and refresh your own personal and professional leadership journey.

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