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Talking to Thinkers: John Alderdice in Conversation with Johnny Lyons

- By David Fromm

Lord John Alderdice joins Johnny Lyons for his “Talking to Thinkers” podcast series for a wide-ranging discussion about life, psychology, the imagination required for political decision-making and the crises of identity facing polarized populations.  Watch the interview here:

Coline Covington on Leadership in the Time of Covid

- By David Fromm

IDI’s Coline Covington offers her reflections on global leadership (or the lack thereof) over the past several months. Promise Us It’ll Be Alright: Leadership In The Time Of COVID Since last January, the life-threatening COVID-19 has swept across the world, disregarding borders and defying control. How leaders manage their country’s fears and anxieties will be crucial to … Read More

Ed Shapiro Discusses New Book With Boston Psychoanalytic Society

- By David Fromm

IDI’s Ed Shapiro recently joined colleague Jonathan Kolb, M.D. for a discussion of his new book Finding A Place To Stand: Developing Self-Reflective Institutions, Leaders and Citizens .  From the Boston Psychoanalytic Society: The book draws on psychodynamic systems thinking to offer a new understanding of the journey from being an individual to joining society as … Read More

Lord Alderdice Pays Tribute to Irish Peacemaker and Nobel Laureate John Hume

- By David Fromm

IDI Board Member Lord John Alderdice issued the following statement on the recent occasion of the death of Irish Peacemaker John Hume: With the sad passing of John Hume, Ireland has lost one of its most distinguished political sons and most devoted servants, but both at home and abroad his legacy will continue to enrich … Read More