Unlocking Success with Compassionate Collaboration
The “C” in the ATLF CLEARING model stands for collaboration. Let's begin by considering the importance of collaboration: Mother Theresa once said, “None of us, including me, ever do great things. But we can all do small things, with great love, and together we can do something wonderful.” This spirit is at the heart of our pillar representing compassionate collaboration.
Our well-being and growth are deeply connected to our relationships with others as well as the world around us and we want to be part of something bigger than ourselves. When successfully collaborating, we can achieve goals and seize opportunities that would be otherwise unattainable or much more difficult to reach alone.
We are all born with the capacity to collaborate and for centuries our survival depended on working together, but it is also a skill that improves with practice. Purposefully collaborating in a way that encourages creativity and recognizes the brilliance of each member of a team serves as the foundation for compassionate leadership.
It is our mission to work together to create spaces based on trust, safety, and respect where we can all learn, grow and expand to our fullest potential.
Choose to be a compassionate leader
• Start a conversation with your members about your commitment to
collaboration
• Encourage shared agreements and compassionate dialogue free from judgement
• Establish transparency by clearly communicating expectations and
team goals
• Practice active listening and adjust based on the dialogue
• Build trust with open communication free of unwanted advice
• Foster team camaraderie
• Embrace setbacks as opportunities for learning and growth
• Celebrate your teammates’ successes
The ATLF Compassionate Leadership Program at the Cushman Schools
We visited Cushman Schools again on February 3, 2025 and presented to the Class of 2025 five back-to-back sessions of our module Cooking Up Leadership: Recipe for Healthy Groups. We listened to the students share what they learned and next steps, which was truly inspiring.
Thank you to Mrs. Geimer, Mr. Romanik, Mrs. Lange, and all members of the college counseling team for their unwavering support.
Together we lead with love and compassion!🙏🏽💛💙
To book a program at your school email info@antoniotsialasfoundation.org
EMPOWERED TO PREVENT HAZING: UNDERSTANDING THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND GROUP CULTURE
In collaboration with the Gordie Center, we proudly invite you to join us on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 @ 7:00pm for an online conversation about how alcohol and group culture affect hazing. Learn about preventative actions to empower yourself and your community!
This event is free, and space is limited. Don’t miss out! Register today by scanning the QR code.
ATLF Ambassadors’ Corner
The Antonio Tsialas Leadership Foundation has shaped my leadership skills, instilling lessons that influence how I live with compassion. The ATLF Ambassadors’ meetings have been especially valuable, sparking discussions on what defines a great leader. I love how these meetings are structured as conversations rather than lectures, which makes them feel like a refreshing mid-week break. I always log off with a new perspective. In January, I joined Christopher Tsialas to present the “R” in the CLEARING model: Responsibility to students at Ransom Everglades. My favorite part was leading the activity in which students discussed what the responsible choices in various situations were. It brought me a sense of pride to see the entire sophomore class engaged. I’m so grateful to practice sharing the lessons I’ve learned through ATLF.
- Lola Pegg
ATLF Ambassador
Preventing Hazing through Compassionate Leadership at Ransom Everglades
In February, we were honored to present “REal Talk: Preventing Hazing through Compassionate Leadership” to the incredible Ransom Everglades Class of 2025! Their reflections and insights give us hope for the future!
A special shoutout to our amazing ambassador Lucas Lippey for sharing his heartfelt testimony and to Mrs. Perez-Gonzalez for her introduction of ATLF and Antonio’s story. We are so grateful to the RE administration, faculty, community, and students for their unwavering dedication to fostering a culture of respect, courage, and compassion!
A Journey from Hazing to Compassionate Leadership at Westminster Christian School
Sharing “A Journey from Hazing to Compassionate Leadership” with highly motivated juniors and seniors at Westminster was an absolute pleasure. Their reflections remind us that real change begins with awareness, compassion, and action.
A huge thank you to ATLF Ambassador Camila Sandoval for inviting us and for coordinating the details of our presentation and to the administrative team for their warm welcome.
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