WHAT IS ANALOG LEADERSHIP?

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Matt Kurkjian, founder of ALI™, suggests sailing-based experiential leadership development in the age of AI.

ALI™ is rooted in a simple concept :

Humans improve at leadership when they engage directly with uncertain and challenging experiences.

  • The analog process demands deliberate, sequential engagement with tasks, people, and emotional environment¹.

  • Leaders must learn to pause, reflect, and examine their decisions, behaviors, and outcomes.

  • This approach is grounded in research on analog vs. digital leadership and experiential learning², informed by current doctoral research in I-O psychology.

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WHY SAILING?

We embrace the sailboat as a living laboratory for leadership proven for millennia.

  • This constant interaction between environment and team mirrors the realities of organizational life, where leaders must guide people through change with clarity and trust while continuously learning how to improve³.

    No sailing experience or recreational interest is required.

    All programs are guided by USCG-certified captains.

    • Specialized programs are available for:

      • Corporate leaders

      • New managers

      • Civil servants

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Research Foundations