Mission

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The Arnon Program is a leadership and personal development initiative dedicated to strengthening the leadership capabilities of Israel's IDF, and other defence institutions. Our mission is to empower commanders to lead with integrity and inspire those around them.

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Arnon Zmora R.I.P, a warrior and commander in the Yamam (NCTU), through his uncompromising bravery and leadership, led the breach team during the hostage rescue operation in Nuseirat, saving others at the cost of his life. Arnon’s character reflects the core values of the Hoffman-Kofman Foundation: humility, responsibility, resilience, and commitment. The program is being held in full partnership with his widow, Michal Zmora.

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Content

 

The Personal Development Program is based on a holistic leadership model encompassing both soft and hard skills, such as: 

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• Mindful Leadership: Developing awareness and presence in leadership, being fully attuned to oneself, others, and the environment in decision-making.

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• Emotional Intelligence: The ability to understand, control, and express emotions in a balanced way, fostering positive relationships and empathy.

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• Communication: Engaging in difficult conversations by emphasizing the importance of active listening, understanding different perspectives, and expressing your truth honestly and respectfully. 

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• Humility: Acknowledging personal limitations, embracing feedback, and fostering a learning environment.

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• Responsibility: Taking responsibility for your life by recognizing the power of your ability to respond to situations, choosing how to react in a way that aligns with your values.

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• Habits: Cultivating positive, intentional behaviours that lead to long-term success and personal growth.

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• Conflict Resolution: Addressing and resolving conflicts constructively, promoting harmony within teams.

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• Commitment: Developing commitment by mastering the skills of saying "no" to non-essential tasks, making clear and accountable commitments, and fostering integrity in personal and professional relationships.

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• Values-driven Action: Aligning actions and decisions with core personal values to drive long-term impact and success beyond success.

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• Resilience: Through breathing techniques and mindfulness, building the capacity to recover quickly from setbacks and remain focused on goals.

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• Stoicism: Exploring Stoicism as a philosophy for living a purposeful life. Learning how to deal with obstacles as opportunities for growth, cultivating self-discipline, and practicing acceptance of what is beyond our control.

 

The program is designed to foster the qualities needed to lead with strength, responsibility, and emotional intelligence.

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The program is based on a uniquely developed methodology that demands the active participation of members, personal sharing, discussion, peer learning, and case studies.

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The program is highly implementable and will focus on three areas of applying the learned material into everyday life: intrapersonal (relationship to self), interpersonal (relationship to team), and impersonal(relationship to unit/society).

 

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Structure & Schedule

 

• Kickoff - December 2025.

• Mini workshop with Prof. Kofman and Facilitators 

• 10 Weekly group sessions - in groups of 7 participants 

• Facilitated by senior facilitators, graduates of the Hoffman-Kofman programs, and alumni of elite units as well

• Learning materials – a weekly content digest will be available online where participants will watch videos, listen to audio, and read.

• Mindfulness workshop - half day workshop for the whole cohort

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Requirements

 

• Commanding roles in combat IDF units and other defence institutes in Israel. 

• Participants will be required to attend all sessions: the opening event, the mini-workshop, and all weekly group coaching sessions. 

• To embody the holistic approach demonstrated in the leadership model, each participant will commit to maintaining a daily mindfulness practice and breathing exercise (20 minutes a day).

• Commitment to invest an average of 5 hours per week:

- Personal practice of mindfulness & breathing: 10 minutes a day (1 hour).

- Content digest: self-managed time (2 hours).

- Weekly team meeting (2 hours).

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​Application

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If you would like to hear more about this and consider this for commanders in your unit or if you have any additional questions, please contact Oren, Arnon Program Manager - oren@hoffmankofman.com