Leadership

Developing Leaders, Driving Impact

Leadership isn’t just a title—it’s a practice. At Aspen Institute, we connect and develop leaders across sectors, generations, geographies, and viewpoints, building a community of individuals committed to addressing the world’s greatest challenges. Through dialogue, reflection, and shared learning, we cultivate the skills, relationships, and perspectives leaders need to navigate complexity, foster trust, and create meaningful, lasting change.

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Aspen Institute Leadership Seminars

Aspen Institute Leadership Seminars provide a transformative space for reflection, dialogue, and growth, equipping leaders with the insights and skills to navigate complexity.

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Hear from the leaders who are building new possibilities for a better world.

Events

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Environmental Policy Accelerator

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Susan and John Klein Book Series featuring Anthony M. Kennedy

| Washington, D.C.

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Salon: Unlocking the Secrets of Black Holes with Nobel Laureate

| Los Angeles, CA

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2025 John P. McNulty Prize Award Celebration

| New York, NY

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Susan and John Klein Book Series featuring Meenakshi Ahamed

| Washington, D.C.

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Policy In Action

| New York City, New York

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Leadership in Conflict: An Immersive Journey to Kigali, Rwanda

| Kigali, Rwanda

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Scoping a Policy Problem

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Getting a Job in Policy

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Writing an Op-Ed

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Policy 101

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How to Tell Governments What You Think

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Leadership Science and Technology Societal Trust

Writing a Public Comment

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Leadership Rising Generations Science and Technology Societal Trust

Cyber Civic Engagement

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Custom Seminars

Leadership Experiences For Your Organization

Aspen Institute Custom Leadership Seminars offer tailored experiences that foster reflection, dialogue, and growth. Designed for organizations and teams, these seminars cultivate purpose-driven leadership, trust, and collaboration, equipping participants with the mindset and skills to navigate complexity and drive meaningful impact.

Latest in Leadership

Leadership is about action, not just position. Explore how Aspen cultivates leaders who think deeply, act boldly, and collaborate across differences to solve complex challenges.

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Cultivating Resilience, Building Joy: Experiences That Move, Heal, and Connect

Gillian Zettler, co-founder of The Drop In, on shaping inclusive wellness spaces, embracing humility in leadership, and building communities that heal through movement and music.

October 16, 2025

ublic Health Grand Rounds at the Aspen Institute hosted Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, for a conversation on CMS under Dr. Oz’s leadership. Interviewed by Bertha Coombs, CNBC Senior Health Care Reporter, Dr. Oz shared his vision and priorities for CMS as well as the agency’s role in improving healthcare access, quality, and outcomes across the country.
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Leadership, Innovation, and the Future of Public Health: A Conversation with Dr. Mehmet Oz

The Aspen Institute welcomed Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), for a wide-ranging conversation.

October 9, 2025

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Investing for Impact: Health Philanthropy Today

Philanthropies are pivotal players in the health ecosystem. During Aspen Ideas: Health, philanthropic leaders discussed how they are reassessing their roles and deploying resources to maximize impact, as government investment in health care and public health shifts.

October 8, 2025

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Weaving Communities of Changemakers

Renata Soto, founder of Mosaic Changemakers, is committed to weaving a better South by connecting leaders of color, embracing questions, and building collective movements for equity, belonging and thriving communities.

October 7, 2025

Publications

Digital Equity Frontiers: A Conversation on Digital Identity for Financial Inclusion in Mexico and Latin America

A Conversation on Digital Identity for Financial Inclusion in Mexico and Latin America

October 3, 2025

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Creating Economic Pathways to Freedom

For over 37 years, Hasina Kharbhih, Kamalnayan Bajaj Fellow, has built systems that protect and empower those most at risk of trafficking and unsafe migration.

October 1, 2025

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Dan Porterfield to Complete Transformational Tenure as Aspen Institute President and CEO in Summer 2026

The Aspen Institute today announced that Dan Porterfield will complete his service as President and CEO in the summer of 2026, after more than eight years of visionary leadership.

September 22, 2025

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Building Businesses That Put People First

Jessica Rolph, Henry Crown Fellow, is transforming early childhood outcomes through innovative, mission-led businesses. From launching the #1 organic baby food brand in the US to co-founding Lovevery, Jessica’s focus has remained constant: helping families give their children the strongest start possible.

September 19, 2025

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