Why Apply to STI?

The 2020 Strategic Thinking Institute (STI) application process is open through January 10!


Application information for employees is on National Life Today.

STI is a program that brings together a group of people from across the company for an intense learning experience culminating in the team being completely dedicated to an eight-week capstone project over the summer. It is a great opportunity to develop your leadership skills and help the company develop leaders.

But let’s think strategically about it…

Why would a company growing as fast as National Life spend time and money on learning?

We have no choice. Learning and evolving is a key competitive advantage in this chaotic market environment.


How do we continue to keep our promises while bringing peace of mind to more people? Independently?

We need to constantly transform. That means learning from each other and turning that knowledge into performance.


Why should you apply to be part of the next Strategic Thinking Institute?

Be heard. Be challenged. Be integral to growing this great thing we’re becoming: a learning organization.


How do you apply?

  1. See the Living Leadership Compass [here]. It’s a tool to help you think deeply about how you can be a better leader.
  2. Look to the “south-east” (bottom right) quadrant. It asks, “what are two behaviors I want to avoid doing?”
  3. Make a video up to 90 seconds long explaining your answer to that question. Hit the green button at the bottom of the page linked below and follow the upload instructions.

Apply here: https://confluence.nationallife.com/display/STIAPP2020