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Leadership in a volatile world

In the latest episode of the ARLF podcast, Rural Leadership Unearthed, our CEO, Matt Linnegar, sits down with former Australian diplomat and founder of Geopolitical Strategy, Michael Feller, for a conversation about leadership in an increasingly chaotic global environment.

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Look to Indonesia, Not Over It (2025)
In 2015 the Australian Rural Leadership Foundationshared a simple message: “Look to Indonesia, not over it”. A decade later…
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National Summit to rethink leadership development in Australia
What does leadership development look like when tensions related to ideology, evidence epistemology and values collide? That’s the central…
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Rural scholarships honour young woman’s legacy and open doors for future leader
Two young women from rural New South Wales will soon take part in a nationally recognised leadership program, thanks…
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Are you ready for the National Mentoring Initiative?
But before the first conversation even begins, there’s one key question: are you ready? Readiness is more than just willingness….
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Can leadership be an act of collective care?
How can two days change the way you view leadership? For Willanna Morris, a Changemaker Workshop in Mount Isa…
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Social Impact in the Regions: moving the dial towards capacity recognition
The spirit of connection began even before SIITR25 officially started. Now in its third year, the conference was hosted…
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Finding common ground in a new land
In the latest episode of the ARLF podcast, Rural Leadership Unearthed, we’re joined by Diana Sanchez, who lives and…
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Twenty-eight people, one powerful journey: What we learnt about leadership
Last week, under a sky full of stars just outside Alice Springs on Arrernte Country, 28 people marked the…
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How to co-design for change: A practical guide for rural communities
Co-design brings community members in as equal partners to identify problems, develop solutions and drive change. This approach treats…
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Stay connected with the new ARLF app
From 1 October, we’re expanding beyond just alumni to welcome workshop participants and other rural leaders into our community….
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