Resources
VMI's Annual Leadership Conference is our capstone event. Get to know more about this event and take advantage of the free resources we've provided in the links below.
About our Conference
The Center for Leadership and Ethics hosts an annual leadership and ethics conference, its capstone event. This conference addresses leadership and ethics issues of national importance. The conference’s goal is to stimulate cadets’ critical thinking and refine their ethical decision-making skills in an uncertain world. This event is open to the entire Corps of Cadets, as well as outside attendees. The conference incorporates internationally-recognized speakers, table group discussions, and interactive exercises. Below are links to our previous conferences’ videos and programs.
Conference Reading Resources
Related articles:
- Transcription of the Declaration of Independence
- NPR's article Can Ameria's 'Civil Religion' Still Unite the Country?
- Amy Chua Political Tribes - NY Times summary
- Know Your Rights: A Guide to the U.S. Constitution
- John Wood, National Ambassador A Revolution in Reconciliation, The Braver Angels' Story
- Eric Liu's TED Speaker Resources
- Why COVID-19 Vaccines Should Be Required for All Americans
- COVID vaccine hesitancy: Why people don't want the shot
- EXCLUSIVE: Pentagon holds talks with Chinese military for first time under Biden, official says
- Does Foreign Military Intervention Help Human Rights?
- Transgender Athletes: How Can They Be Accommodated?
- The Movement to Exclude Trans Girls from Sports
- Social Media in Conversation
- Should Social Media Platforms Be Regulated?
Access and Download Resources from our Previous Conferences:
Whether you've attended one of our conferences or you are looking for educational content for your own professional development or to supplement your lectures, we have some great resources you should check out!
2021 Spring Leadership Conference Speaker Book Recommendations
2019 - Disruption: Challenging Leadership at Every Turn - Program, Conference Photos, and Video
2018 - GRIT and the American Character
2017 - Speaking Truth to Power: Candid & Courageous Civil Discourse