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"I came away with ideas big and small and new opportunities for collaboration. I felt as if, despite all the barriers we face in trying to fix this broken healthcare system, there is a great deal of hope and possibility that was shared among an enormous community of people all fighting the good fight." Dr. Fred Pelzman writes in MedPage Today about his experience as a first time attendee at Aspen Ideas: Health. Read his full op-ed at the link below.

From climate change to racial equity, corporations have made big commitments in recent years that depend on the hard work of innovative employees to become reality. Nancy McGaw, author of Making Work Matter, has been working with such internal changemakers—so-called "corporate intrapreneurs"—for the last 15 years as the founder of the Aspen Institute First Movers Fellowship Program. Join Nancy McGaw for a conversation that will bring the best practices that Nancy identifies in Making Work Matter into dialogue with leaders on the cutting edge of talent management and corporate impact. We'll hear from talent experts on workforce trends, as well as lessons from and for changemakers on the way forward. Learn more and register at the link below.

For nearly 75 years, the Aspen Institute Executive Leadership Seminars have helped individuals, teams, and organizations create the space to examine their values and what connects us as humans—resulting in the cultivation of an individual leadership philosophy that moves them and their teams forward with purpose and conviction in a complex world. How do we do this? Using the Aspen Method, moderators guide participants through challenging conversations about enduring questions of ethical and effective leadership, prompting discussion and reflection with the self, the group, and the ages. Explore our residential leadership development seminars in Aspen, CO for individuals, as well as bespoke custom leadership seminars in any location for organizations: https://lnkd.in/gAHB5_gk

The NATO Summit begins in Washington, D.C. today, convening the 32 NATO Allies to make key decisions on how to continue to protect their one billion citizens in today's security environment. Hear from Anja Manuel, Executive Director of the Aspen Security Forum | Aspen Strategy Group along with Michael McFaul, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, as they join NBC News' Andrea Mitchell to explore the impact the summit can have on Ukraine, and what to watch for in the burgeoning China-Russia alliance. Watch at the link below.

Vilas Dhar, an expert on artificial intelligence, calls the release of ChatGPT an important social moment, not a technological one. It brought AI to the forefront of the conversation and turned it into something everyone could interact with. “And because of that, we entered into this new phase of a discussion that moved from ‘What does the technology do?’ to ‘What do humans have to do to be ready for the technology? and “What kind of society do we want to build and how will AI help us get there?” Hear his thoughts on the rise of AI in the latest episode of Work in Progress: A WorkingNation Podcast, recorded at the Aspen Ideas Festival. Listen at the link below.

Pivotal shifts are underway in America’s economic future, driven by technological advances, digitalization of business operations and jobs, sustainability practices, and evolving supply chains. Added to these aspects are demographic changes, as Latinos are projected to represent 78% of net new workers entering the U.S. labor market between 2020 and 2030 (Dubina 2021), cementing the role of Latinos as key future cornerstones of the U.S. economy. Discover more in the latest white paper by The Official Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Program. It features key takeaways and lessons from the 2023 Aspen Latino Business Summit, packed with actionable strategies and innovative efforts to propel Latino-owned businesses across critical sectors: https://lnkd.in/e9jYg3GS

Hear from Dan Porterfield, President and CEO of The Aspen Institute and author of "Mindset Matters: The Power of College to Activate Lifelong Learning," about the value of higher education in fostering growth mindsets on a new episode of Trending In Education. Alongside host Michael Palmer, Dan explores growth mindsets and delves into the role of productive struggle, resilience, and overcoming imposter syndrome in college experiences, especially for first-generation students. He also provides examples of students he mentored while serving as President of Franklin & Marshall College who successfully navigated these challenges. Listen to the full episode at the link below.

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The work of NATO is important for all generations, but especially young people. Hear from Sarah Tran about her experience earlier this year at the #NATOYouthSummit in Miami, Florida, hosted in part by Aspen Institute International Partners. 🌐 Watch the full video on our YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ecC43h32 A selection of NATO Youth Summit attendees are bringing their messages forward to the upcoming NATO Summit, taking place in Washington DC this week. You can hear their messages for the NATO Leaders by registering to attend the NATO Public Forum online at www.natopublicforum.org.