Author: Louis J. Alloro, M.Ed., MAPP

10 Oct

Posted at 07:27h in Character Strength, Glimpse into Me, Meaning, Moments that matter, neuroscience, Relationships, Social-Emotional Leadership, SOMO Leadership, Uncategorized by

The field of positive psychology lost a great friend and contributor today: Dr. Chris Peterson (1950-2012). [caption id="attachment_934" align="alignleft" width="321"] RIP CP.And thank you.[/caption] You may know Dr. Peterson as the guy who researched the VIA: the character strengths inventory we use often in SOMO Leadership Labs. (We're also using his book in SOMO 300!) He put a lot of work into this tool, combing the world's many moral texts for a ubiquitous classification of strengths and virtues. I know him as Chris, one of my professors in grad school. What an amazing teacher: humorous, zestful (in his own way) and wise -...

10 Oct

Posted at 07:23h in Character Strength, Glimpse into Me, Vision by

  Bringing Positive Psychology Home: There’s No Place Like It   “In these days of wars and rumors of wars, haven’t you ever dreamed of a place where there was peace and security, where living was not a struggle but a lasting delight?” (Capra, 1937) Louis J. Alloro   Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for                                             Character Strengths & Virtues, MAPP 701 Positive Psychology Center University of Pennsylvania   January 21, 2008  Friend of Dorothy I have always been a “friend of Dorothy” (even before I knew what it meant, or, was comfortable with my own gayness) so watching The Wizard of Oz through a positive psychology lens was a real...

07 Oct

Posted at 06:30h in abundance, Cognitive-behavioral, Opportunity/Threat, Uncategorized by

How sweet it is to be in flow to have a sense that it's all working out. How easy it is to forget to fall asleep to what I know: That it's all a choice -- opportunity or threat How I perceive What I believe. How I feel What I feel When I feel If I feel I must feel. It's not in thinking. It's in the feeling behind that thinking The viscerality is sweet....

01 Oct

Posted at 08:08h in Glimpse into Me, Uncategorized by

We all come here to this time and space (this life!) with layers of complication. In my experience, on the quest for happiness (meaning/purpose, engagement, well-being), it is possible to uncover parts of me that I never knew were there. I suppose this is consciousness. Consciousness leads to transformation. I must embrace the intricacies. I love the quest. I am curious. I am open. I am free. ...

10 Sep

Posted at 13:05h in Learning Lab, Testimonial by

From a participant in a learning lab at Northvale Public School (NJ). It was opening day for faculty and staff. I, Alexandra Costa, enjoyed Mr. Louis Alloro’s presentation on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. He had a lot of energy, spoke with confidence and humor, and interacted with the faculty. What he had to say was very powerful and I enjoyed hearing about the five contributions that lead to happiness at work. Also, being able to kick it up a notch and taking it to the next level was very informative. I really enjoyed how he enabled us to change our mindset...

01 Sep

Posted at 20:39h in change-agent, Positive Psychology, Schools, Social-Emotional Leadership, SOMO Leadership by

Something Wonderful Is About to Happen (A short video which highlights some of the research we use in SOMO Learning Labs alongside a compelling story as to why SOMO, why now -- why we need Social-eMOtional leaders facilitating change within our social networks, intentionally, lovingly, and immediately.) Would love to know what you think -- please. With love, Louis...

29 Aug

Posted at 20:43h in Glimpse into Me, Moments that matter, Social-Emotional Leadership, SOMO Leadership by

by Işık Taçoğlu on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 5:59am ·  Between June 28-29,2011,  I was at the "Engaging Leadership with Positive Psychology" Workshop which was a joint event by The Mason Institute for Leadership Excellence of George Mason University, Navitas Education and  IMETAC Education (My Company). This is the first time the concept of positive psychology was  introduced to the Turkish Management in terms of leadership and I must admit that  it was an honour to be a part of this.  In this seminar, Louis Alloro (one of our beloved facilitators then,now a great friend and a colleague), told us about a fridge...

26 Jul

Posted at 12:17h in Glimpse into Me, Mindfulness, Moments that matter, Relationships, well-being by

[caption id="attachment_888" align="alignright" width="300"] My family - Mom and Dad look too young to be married for 50 years, right?[/caption] Here I go -- off an a two-week Italian adventure with my family to celebrate mom and dad's 50th wedding anniversary.  I am so grateful to my parents for this trip (it was a good year for basement waterproofing,  my parents' business for  30 years) -- and with all of us, no less. Twin sis Chris and her new fiancé and older sis Lisa, her husband and their three kids (20, 17, 15). Two weeks may be an awful long time to spend...

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