Living Leadership: Ecological and Contemplative Foundations

Given today's climate crisis and the associated stressors on human existence, this class engages the question: What kind of leadership is needed to guide humanity toward a sustainable, just and thriving future? Using the lens of "going inward to engage outward", students explore the relationship between their personal values and beliefs and the leadership they wish to embody, with considerations of collective responsibility, justice, and sustainability. Students deepen skillfulness to navigate these inner and outer realms through nature-based practices, experiential learning, and applying ecological and Indigenous frameworks. Each class also features an exemplary guest (Indigenous wisdom keepers, community leaders, permaculturists, and contemplative teachers) to bring to life hopeful models of applied leadership at the intersection of contemplative practice and ecology.