A new book chronicles the experiences of Filipino leaders in bringing together partners, educators, and others, weaving them together into a cohesive story of transformative impact.
“Bridging Leadership by Example” was authored by Jose Wendell Capili, a UST journalism alumnus and vice president for public affairs of the University of the Philippines, alongside Timothy James Dimacali and Manuel De Vera. It was published by the Asian Institute of Management (AIM).
AIM’s bridging leadership approach is anchored on three principles: ownership, co-ownership, and co-creation, which further emphasize how the program values joint engagement and response.
The first section of the book introduces the program’s partners, a roster of figures with leadership credentials.
Among these partners are AIM TeaM Energy Center for Bridging Leadership founder and inaugural executive director Ernesto Garilao, co-founders Roberto Calingo and Jose Enrique Santiago, and former executive directors Maria Nieves Confessor, Roderick de Castro, and Manuel de Vera.
“Bridging Leadership by Example” highlights the importance of applying leadership frameworks in conflict zones such as Mindanao, to help communities sustainably rebuild themselves.
The stories shared by the partners tend to be repetitive, but this was eventually balanced out with the accounts of the AIM educators and fellows.
Two educators highlighted the transformative aspect of the program, saying that guiding students toward bridging leadership positively impacted both their professional and personal lives.
The program drew from experiences of individuals from diverse backgrounds including law, local governance, rebel organizations, and even the military. Charlize Ann D. Lavastida
