Aspen is a place for leaders to lift their sights above the possessions which possess them. To confront their own nature as human beings, to regain control over their own humanity by becoming more self-aware, more self-correcting, and hence more self-fulfilling.

Walter P. Paepcke, Aspen Institute Co-Founder
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Personal Transformation

Beyond Individual Solutions: Understanding the Power of System Catalysts

Lasting change doesn’t come from a single solution—it emerges when system catalysts connect people, resources, and ideas to reimagine entire systems. Through the System Catalysts podcast and global partnerships, we spotlight individuals and organizations driving collaborative impact on challenges like healthcare access and climate change. True transformation happens not through individual efforts, but through orchestrated collaboration that amplifies collective impact.

Colombia: A Living Peace Laboratory

Leading with Vulnerability: Redefining Leadership Norms

The AGLN Impact Report: Understanding 20 Years of Impact

Today, we’re proud to release the results of our first ever AGLN Impact Study. The study was conducted in the summer of 2019 as a retrospective exploration of the change that occurred as a result of the Fellowships over the last 20 years.