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From the Founding Director
Dear Friends of the Inspired Leadership Initiative,
I write this letter with an energy that has eluded me for the past year, an energy that comes from the now seemingly realistic prospect of engaging with people absent an artificial interface like Zoom or masks and social distance. We have adapted, as many organizations have, to the reality we have needed to embrace this past year. We are proud of the connections we have maintained and new ones we have forged through digital interactions like “Inspiring Conversations,” but it will be most welcome when we can actually physically convene people to fulfill the mission we are privileged to have.
In this issue we highlight some of the people and activities that are proof of the resilience of the human spirit, even in the face of truly unusual circumstances. We have been honored to have a broad array of individuals join us for “Inspiring Conversations” about the human side of leadership, focusing on topics that have proven to be of great interest to many like second acts, spirituality and leadership, and social impact. We profile an associate provost who was instrumental in bringing the ILI and many other wonderful new initiatives to the University, helping to make it the rich and deep well of intellectual capacity and social impact that it is. The interview with Maureen shows how a member of our inaugural cohort has woven together the threads of her life and the offerings of the ILI.
As noted below we are still accepting applications for the few remaining spots in our third cohort which we are now planning to have join us next fall. If you have an interest please do reach out to us, we will be hosting a virtual Exploration Session on April 8, which is a wonderful way to better understand the program through meeting the ILI leadership, key faculty, and alumni from our first two cohorts.
We remain grateful for your interest in and support of the ILI, and welcome your comments and questions at any time.
With Best Regards,
Tom
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We are launching our second installment of the highly rewarding and successful digital series Inspiring Conversations, featuring leaders from across many disciplines and industries. This semester's theme, Transforming Lives and Lives Transformed, will focus on three critical and timely topics: pursuing a second act, the intersection of spirituality and leadership, and solving societal problems.
The digital series is open to all and offers a unique and engaging opportunity to connect with industry leaders and Notre Dame’s academic leadership.
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Experience previously recorded presentations: visit our website to learn more, or click below to see our 2021 series kickoff with Paul Grangaard.
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MEET JIM MORRISONASSOCIATE PROVOST FOR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
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At some point each of us has wondered, is there such a thing as fate or divine intervention, or do we simply determine our futures through the choices we make and the opportunities we seize... or dismiss?
Looking back on Jim Morrison’s life, you could determine either to be true.
Today, Morrison is the associate provost for strategic initiatives at the University of Notre Dame. This means if you are involved in cross-campus activities with the academy or involving the provost, you have likely met him at a meeting or collaborated on an emerging idea or project.
In the last several years, he has been a key player in the launch of around 20 new initiatives at the University—big stretch dreams like the Notre Dame-IBM Technology Ethics Lab, iNDustry Labs, Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society, Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate, and yes, the Inspired Leadership Initiative. Read More.
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Would you choose to spend your days A) launching a tech startup, B) wandering the zoo with your family, C) working for one of the Big Four accounting firms, or D) heading to the financial district in Chicago’s bustling downtown Loop?
Inspired Leadership Alumna Maureen Toner chose E) all of the above - irrefutably proving the adage that you can indeed “have it all,” if not always at the same time. An early pioneer of flex working, live streaming, and now encore education, Toner never stops challenging herself or finding that cutting edge, while at the same time taking deliberate steps to live fully in the moment and nurture meaningful relationships.
Among the common threads in Toner’s life are the city of Chicago and her absolute commitment to and love for her big family. Raised as one of seven children in the city’s suburbs, she now lives in Western Springs, Ill., one town over from where she grew up. Read More
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JOIN US ON APRIL 8VIRTUAL EXPLORATION SESSION
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APPLY TO BECOME AN ILI FELLOWCOHORT 3 LAUNCHES IN AUGUST 2021cO
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There may be no better time than now to take advantage of all that the ILI has to offer. An opportunity to re-immerse in a community committed to discovering, designing, and discerning their next act.
We have a few remaining slots for our third cohort which we are planning to host in-person commencing this August. We are confident that this will be another exceptional group of individuals who will not only draw much from the program but have a meaningful impact on the community and the University.
If you, or someone you know, are interested, the application is available online, and ILI leadership welcomes any questions. Contact Lauren at ili.admissions@nd.edu to learn more.
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Nominate a Fellow
Nominate an accomplished leader with the potential to become an ILI Fellow for a future cohort.
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