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David’s Diary: A Journey Towards Positivity

In David’s Diary, LIFT CoFounder David Hession ponders about LIFT Ireland’s leadership values. David shares his journey to being a more positive person and what he’s doing to hone a positive attitude.

David’s Diary: Everything Changes But Some Things Stay the Same

In David’s Diary, LIFT CoFounder David Hession reflects on how LIFT’s leadership values show up in everyday life. David shares simple values that his mother lives by.

John Lonergan: Nurturing Leadership in the Home

Parents play almost an exclusive role in teaching and developing leadership qualities and skills to their children, particularly during the early stages of development. Indeed, parents often overlook or are unaware…

“Values are Core”- Interview with Declan Gray, Founder of Evolve

Declan Gray is Founder of Evolve, a brand design agency who have been involved with LIFT from the beginning as one of our founding partners. After Declan and his team…

David’s Diary: Staying at the Top

In David’s Diary, LIFT CoFounder David Hession discusses LIFT Ireland’s leadership values and how they relate to everyday life. In this post, David shares his thoughts on Irish Rugby and how difficult it can be to remain at the top.

David’s Diary: Everyone Has A Story

In David’s Diary, LIFT CoFounder David Hession discusses LIFT Ireland’s leadership values and how they relate to everyday life. In this post, David shares a recent conversation he had with his gardener that gave him an important reminder about life.

Desiderata (Go Placidly) – A Poem From a LIFT Participant

One of the participants at a facilitation training session in Kilkenny sent this poem to us afterwards. Often we don’t take the time to stop and think about who we…

Love and Leadership – A St. Valentine’s Day View

More often than not, when we think about leaders, the people who first come to mind are politicians, CEOs or high-profile sports players. This week, as we celebrate St. Valentine’s…

David’s Diary: Leaving Cert Blues

In David’s Diary, LIFT CoFounder David Hession reflects on LIFT Ireland’s leadership values and everyday life. In this post, he discusses a recurring nightmare and advice for Irish students.

Participating in a LIFT Roundtable – a “Must Do”

Over the last six months, the Leading Ireland’s Future Together team has trained over 200 people to host and facilitate their own Roundtable group, beginning the process of ‘Living LIFT’. …

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LIFT’S Leadership Learning Process

Discover how LIFT’s proven leadership learning process can increase the level of positive leadership capabilities in Ireland, whether it be for individuals, community groups, sports clubs or businesses.

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Pete Smyth, Broadlake

"The LIFT team have a vision to bring out the leadership potential in all Irish people. In Broadlake we see first hand the potential of Irish leaders globally when they have the right supports. The vision of Ireland being famous for it leaders is exciting and achievable. That’s why we are helping LIFT."

Pete Smyth, Chief Executive Officer, Broadlake

Catherine Moroney, AIB

"LIFT is an accessible initiative for everyone from business to education and sports and it is inter generational. LIFT's core purpose is to facilitate conversations that encourage and foster core values that can help shape Ireland's sustainable future. All decisions are made through the filter of our Values and LIFT initiative will collectively raise our awareness of those filters for sustainable decision making."

Catherine Moroney, Head of Business Banking, AIB

Chupi Sweetman, Chupi

"There is a tremendous opportunity to build a better, brighter and kinder future, not an old Ireland built on prejudice but a new Ireland built on strength. We are delighted to be a Founding Partner of Lift Ireland"

Chupi Sweetnam, Founder, Chupi

Sonya Lennon, Dress For Success Dublin

"Dress for Success is an organisation that empowers women to succeed in sustainable careers. We understand that LIFT is a vital piece of the puzzle. Fostering good values in our society now and for the future will make Ireland a better place to live and work"

Sonya Lennon, Founder, Dress For Success Dublin